Production Planner

Summary

Join 1906, a leader in the cannabis and nutraceutical industry, as a Production Planner. You will play a pivotal role in optimizing production schedules, managing inventory, and ensuring consistent product availability. This position requires strong analytical skills, advanced Excel proficiency, and ERP system expertise. You will collaborate with various teams to align forecasts and manage production across multiple sites. The ideal candidate possesses a proactive, problem-solving approach and thrives in a fast-paced environment. This role is crucial in supporting 1906's ambitious growth plans.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in production planning within the food or nutraceutical industry
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas, data modeling, and Power Query
• Strong analytical abilities with experience in demand forecasting, capacity planning, and inventory management
• Proficiency in ERP systems, particularly MRP modules, with a proven track record of optimizing planning processes
• Proven project management skills with experience leading cross-functional initiatives
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize under pressure
• Adaptable, detail-oriented, and capable of thriving in a dynamic, fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimize production schedules to maximize resource utilization while minimizing delays
• Refine capacity planning models to drive business growth and scalability
• Collaborate with production management to allocate labor and equipment effectively across sites
• Lead the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process, working closely with sales and marketing to align forecasts
• Utilize MRP tools to balance service levels with operational efficiency, adjusting schedules as demand fluctuates
• Monitor inventory turnover, age, and stock levels to prevent stockouts and excess, ensuring timely product availability
• Manage finished goods and work-in-process inventories to meet stock targets, maintaining product availability and minimizing stockouts
• Plan and release daily production schedules, adapting to inventory constraints and operational changes
• Proactively monitor production performance against schedules, providing timely updates to stakeholders
• Analyze inventory levels, forecasts, and production receipts to develop monthly production plans
• Collaborate with sales teams to set minimum stocking levels and forecast customer demand accurately
• Anticipate risks to customer orders and develop contingency plans to address changes in demand or supply
• Serve as the ERP system expert, managing the MRP module to streamline planning and scheduling processes
• Lead initiatives to enhance ERP functionality, optimizing workflows to improve efficiency
• Ensure accurate data entry and daily transactions within the ERP system to support inventory control
• Track and report on Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) such as schedule adherence, on-time delivery, and inventory accuracy, driving continuous improvement

Preferred Qualifications

• A proactive self-starter who takes initiative and drives projects to completion
• Naturally curious, with a continuous improvement mindset and a passion for solving complex problems
• Comfortable working cross-functionally and collaborating with diverse teams to achieve shared goals
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and able to handle multiple priorities while staying focused on long-term results
• A team player who values open communication and collaboration

Benefits

• $70,000 - $85,000 annual salary based on proven experience, plus annual performance bonus
• Unlimited PTO w/manger approval
• 100% employer paid medical insurance for employees
• Dental and vision options
• FSA
• Short Term Disability options
• Long Term Disability options
• Life Insurance Options
• Parental leave
• Telehealth
• 401k with Employer Match