Purpose:

Dole Packaged Foods is a purpose led nutrition and wellness organization that “champions a more equitable world.” A world where everyone has the right to nutrition from the goodness of the earth and we reduce these gaps, one action at a time.

A production planner job role that will be a member of the Planning team for Dole Packaged Foods – Frozen Operations in Atwater.  Responsibilities will include scheduling of consumer pack production lines and the development of inventory plans to maximize the plant’s running efficiency while minimizing labor and storage costs to be consistent with the plant goals.

Primary Accountabilities:

• Create production schedule for Consumer Pack lines and monitored schedule adherence and reported manpower constraints.
• Utilize Demand Planning tools (i2) and other ERP systems (SAP) to analyze inventory levels and maintain adequate supply for U.S. market items
• Process order management
• Create and maintain Bills of Material
• Assist in packaging inventory review and ordering to support all manufacturing facilities
• Work closely with Operations cross functional groups on critical supply issues and other projects.
• Analyze inventory at Atwater location and recommend stock transfers to other distribution locations (APO)
• Coordinate closely with Transportation, Regional Warehouse Managers, and Sales Support teams on critical inventory issues, special projects, and customer requirements.
• Provide daily, weekly, monthly productivity reports
• Maintain positive, professional, and timely communications with various internal customers
• Ad hoc reporting as needed to support operations team
• Other duties as assigned.

Primary Accountabilities:

• Create production schedule for Consumer Pack lines and monitored schedule adherence and reported manpower constraints.
• Utilize Demand Planning tools (i2) and other ERP systems (SAP) to analyze inventory levels and maintain adequate supply for U.S. market items
• Process order management
• Create and maintain Bills of Material
• Assist in packaging inventory review and ordering to support all manufacturing facilities
• Work closely with Operations cross functional groups on critical supply issues and other projects.
• Analyze inventory at Atwater location and recommend stock transfers to other distribution locations (APO)
• Coordinate closely with Transportation, Regional Warehouse Managers, and Sales Support teams on critical inventory issues, special projects, and customer requirements.
• Provide daily, weekly, monthly productivity reports
• Maintain positive, professional, and timely communications with various internal customers
• Ad hoc reporting as needed to support operations team
• Other duties as assigned.

Experience, Knowledge, & Skills You Bring:                       

• 2-3 years production planning experience required; 3-5 years operational planning experience preferred
• Strong computer skills (Excel, Word)
• Experience with SAP and/or other ERP software preferred

What You’ll Need to Succeed:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work both independently and in team settings
• Sense of urgency
• Ability to meet tight deadlines

Education & Certification:

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related area. If no bachelor’s degree candidate must have 2+ years of experience in supply planning

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit and use a computer for extended periods of time; ability to answer phones and utilize a variety of office equipment. Ability to lift a minimum of 15 lbs. and reach overhead.

Work Environment:

Travel Requirements:

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

Employment is contingent upon drug screen, background verification and skills test required for some positions.

FOR JOBS BASED IN CALIFORNIA:

Hiring Pay Scale: $_30.77___

Dole Packaged Foods is committed to paying our Associates fairly and equitably. The pay rate offered will consider a wide range of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, accomplishments, and location. Pay scales are subject to review on a regular basis and will be updated as appropriate.

I am able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.