Production Planner

The Supply Chain Associate is responsible for supporting and guiding operational activities focused on continuous improvement made throughout the vertical. In addition, this role helps ensure we’re Creating Customer Success® for both our internal and external customers at all times.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities*

• Provide administrative support for Operations team including production team; plant manager and GM
• Utilizes Chempax (Datacor) system to manage/ monitor inventory levels.
• Produces batch tickets out of Datacor system and receives them into stock when production is finished.
• Is responsible for printing and managing finished good labels.
• In conjunction with production team; manages inventory cycle counts and does inventory adjustments
• Assist with and support special projects as requested.
• Enters/ receives Purchase orders each week with customers service for items needed for production.
• Manages inventory for shop supplies as well as packaging for finished goods.
• Maintain accurate and timely filing of paper and/or electronic documentation
• Manage Certificates of Analysis (COAs) including editing, organizing, requesting, etc.
• Communicates with Customer Service daily regarding Bills of Materials and other paperwork and/or processes as required.
• Schedules/ coordinates all trucks for inbound and outbound shipments
• Receive and respond to calls and e-mails in a professional, timely manner.
• Help maintain customer files in an accurate, orderly fashion for easy retrieval.
• Various administrative and clerical duties as needed.
• Help maintain information on company intranet and ensure it is current & up to date.
• Support and lead by example, Barentz’ culture, values and fundamentals.
• Participate in ongoing personal development opportunities.
• Other duties and responsibilities as requested.

Qualifications

• At least three (3) years of experience in supply chain, as an operations coordinator, and/or as inventory administrator
• 1 year of production planning, production modeling, production optimization or similar experience
• Exceptional communication skills while interacting with customers, suppliers, colleagues and the management group on a daily basis
• The ability to work in a team environment, prioritize work assignments and act independently to resolve potential conflicts are all requirements of this position.
• Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities, including data entry and multi-tasking skills
• Self-motivated, high energy, independent, flexible, creative, responsible, an engaging level of enthusiasm and a positive outlook
• Strong calculation, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Must be very detail oriented and meticulous in how work is performed
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively throughout the organization
• Act legally and ethically in all professional relationships in adherence with Barentz’ purpose, strategies, and values