Supply Planner 1

Gellert Global Group consists of many of the leading North American food importing companies (Atalanta Corporation Camerican International Finica Tipico Cheese Products) and has been importing food products for over 100 years. The combined revenues of GGG exceed $1.7 billion. GGG companies provide strength in sourcing insurance finance logistics food safety and information technology and supply the needs of retailers distributors food service chains hotels cruise lines and food manufacturers alike.

Summary/Objective:
The Supply Planner I is an integral part of the supply chain team responsible for Purchase Order execution in order to maintain optimal inventory levels to meet business objectives. This role focuses on purchase order management and cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless operations. The ideal candidate excels in a dynamic fast-paced environment proactively addressing challenges in supplier management logistics compliance and quality assurance. Success in this role directly impacts customer satisfaction and operational efficiency making it a vital contributor to GGGs overall performance.

Essential Functions:

• Execute and manage purchase and distribution orders based on MRP requirements and at the direction of the senior planning team.
• Coordinate with international suppliers to confirm production schedules order progress and delivery timelines.
• Partner with logistics import clearance and warehouse teams to ensure timely arrival and clearance.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Team senior planners & team leads to optimize proper planning and stocking parameters considering forecasts lead times safety stock shelf life MOQs and transportation needs.
• Proactively monitor inventory to minimize excess aging expired or dead stock escalating issues to relevant stakeholders as necessary.
• Ensure adherence to KPIs including PO volume accuracy costing fill rate DIOH spoils dead stock and planned vs. manual order generation.
• Align and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Other duties assigned as needed.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in supply chain management or related field and/or equivalent experience in the Food industry
• Experience using ERP systems preferably Infor M3
• Strong understanding of procurement logistics and inventory management best practices.
• Demonstrable experience using MS Office applications (Outlook Excel Word etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (i.e. pivot tables v-lookups)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following subject to your location and role.

• Health: Medical dental and vision insurance Company-paid life accident and long-term disability insurance flexible spending accounts
• Wealth: Competitive pay annual bonus opportunity matching 401(k) with immediate vesting upon enrollment generous employee referral program
• Happiness:
  • Professional Growth: Online training courses virtual and classroom development experiences education assistance program
  • Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off parental leave flexible work schedules (subject to your location and role)
  • Team Building: Employee engagement and recognition programs wellness philanthropic and DE&I initiatives Company-sponsored celebrations and team-building events

The Gellert Global Group of companies is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex race color religion ethnic or national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity or expression age pregnancy leave status disability veteran status genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national federal state or local law. Gellert Global Group is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. Accordingly if reasonable accommodation is required to fully participate in the job application or interview process to perform the essential functions of the position and/or to receive all other benefits and privileges of employment please contact .