Production Planner

We invite you to join Takasago where you can be innovative and contribute to society through technology. The management of Takasago aims to create a company where each employee can experience a sense of fulfillment.

Takasago is a major global leader and producer of flavors and fragrances providing innovative solutions in flavors fragrances aroma ingredients and fine chemicals. Takasago is headquartered in Japan and operates in over 28 countries with manufacturing facilities research and development centers and sales offices worldwide. Takasago ranked 8th overall and 1st in Asia on the Global Top Food Flavors and Fragrances Companies.

We are currently seeking a Production Planner to join our Demand Management team in Harriman NY. In this hybrid role you will be responsible for planning and coordinating daily production batches to ensure they are executed accurately and on schedule. You will proactively communicate raw material constraints and production concerns partnering closely with cross-functional teams including Production Buying and Order Management to support seamless operations and on-time delivery.

Essential Job Functions include:

• Reviews planned and firm order requirements in SAP and converts to Production orders.
• Confirms orders via SAP and communicates via SAP changes to the original customers orders.
• Works with Order Management Demand Manager and Production to schedule batches in accordance with customer required dates.
• Maintains master data in SAP regarding production lead time and optimum batch size.
• Liaison with Production QC Regulatory Purchasing and Creative staff as necessary.
• Reviews Forecast vs. Actual requirements for FP and raw materials and identify significant variances to Demand Manager.
• Works with Sr. Production Planner and Demand Manager to support scheduling and develop and manage Base/ Key forecasts in relation to Finished Product forecasts.
• Manages the Customers MRP and Sample Process as needed and communicates to the Commercial Team as needed.
• Collaborates on opportunities for inventory reductions.
• Other duties as required including:
  1. ensuring EHS Management System integration into business processes
  2. supporting and participating in the creation of a proactive EHS Culture
  3. following compliance and other obligations while understanding the consequences of not following them.

Educational Qualifications:

Associate Degree in Business or Material Management is preferred.

Experience:

A minimum of two years related experience in manufacturing/production facility. Experience in flavor or fragrance manufacturing environment preferred. Materials procurement /purchasing experience is also preferred. Knowledge of Lean concepts Six Sigma Green Belt or higher is a plus.

The equivalent combination of education and experience is acceptable.

Competencies: Knowledge of SAP functions desired. Thorough working knowledge of MS Office required.

• Understanding and Knowledge of Manufacturing
• Understanding of Requirements and Customers Demands
• Multitask and Detailed Orientated Skills
• Must be a team player and creative problem solver with the ability to handle multiple projects in parallel while maintaining high level quality execution data analysis/interpretation and report writing.

Physical Demands: Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated office machines which includes a computer printer typewriter facsimile machine copy machine calculator telephone etc. Must be able to work move or carry objects or materials. Intermittent physical activity including bending reaching and prolonged periods of sitting. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for sedentary office work.

Work Environment: Open cubicle environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must follow all GMP HACCP and Food Safety rules and standards.

Why Takasago

• Global leader with a strong legacy and forward-looking innovation culture
• Collaborative inclusive environment that values growth balance and purpose
• Competitive benefits including flexible work arrangements tuition assistance comprehensive health coverage robust retirement plans and employee assistance programs effective the first day of employment

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Interested candidates are encouraged to apply via Takasago Career Site

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Takasago is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace - providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race or ethnicity sex/gender (including pregnancy) gender identity or expression sexual orientation age disability genetic information marital status civil union status familial status religion national origin or citizenship military service status or any other category protected by law.