Job Description

Job Title: Planning/Purchasing Specialist

Salary: $75,000 - 85,000

Schedule: Monday-Friday 1st shift

On-Site Position

Key Notes:

- Must be proficient in SAP. Lists will be generated from the work done in SAP

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Under the direction of the SVP / GM and along with the Plant Manager, the Planning & Purchasing Agent will be responsible for planning and scheduling the production of frozen dessert products and procuring the raw materials required to execute the planned schedule.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:

• Plans and prepares production schedules for manufacture of frozen dessert products.
• Draws up master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
• Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements.
• May prepare lists of required materials, tools, and equipment.
• Coordinates activities involved with procuring goods and services, such as raw materials, items for resale, equipment, tools, parts, and supplies.
• Confers with vendors to obtain product or service information, such as price, availability, and delivery schedule. Selects products for purchase by testing, observing, or examining items.
• Estimates values according to knowledge of market price. Determines method of procurement, such as direct purchase or bid. Prepares purchase orders or bid requests.
• Reviews bid proposals and negotiates contracts within budgetary limitations and scope of authority. Maintains manual or computerized procurement records, such as items or services purchased, costs, delivery, product quality and/or performance and inventories.
• Discusses defective or unacceptable goods or services with inspection or quality control personnel, users, vendors, and others to determine source of trouble and take corrective action.
• May approve invoices for payment. May expedite delivery of goods for use.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• College degree preferred; dairy and/or food manufacturing experience preferred.
• Detailed oriented; excellent computer skills including experience in SAP, Microsoft Office products, and ability to operate custom software programs.
• Flexibility and adaptable to different planning and purchasing changes due to available staffing, evolving vendor lead times, variations in forecasts, etc.
• Ability to follow established safety rules and adhere to GMPs and SQF code.

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