Production Plan & Analysis Manager
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Job Summary
The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands phosphate mining fertilizer manufacturing farming ranching and cattle production and other enterprises related to agriculture.
Summary
This role manages and coordinates inventory management practices for all aspects of portfolio. Directly responsible for working with established Inventory Optimization tools to set strategic inventory targets aligning inventory output of monthly Pack Plan activities providing inventory metrics reporting and facilitating key meetings in support of our Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process. This role also manages a team of Inventory Planners that are responsible for reviewing and guiding tactical execution to ensure service while minimizing inventory needs. The Production Plan & Analysis Manager will develop procedures to meet overall service and inventory targets as set forth by Global Food Leadership.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage Inventory Optimization tool arranging inputs and outputs with key stakeholders improving utilization throughout supply planning systems and driving continuous improvement efforts.
- Partner with key stakeholders (Production Planning Managers Master Planning Analysts Demand Planning Deployment Procurement) for strategic and tactical alignment.
- Work closely with IT and Supply Analytics for ongoing maintenance and improvement efforts.
- Provide support and inputs to key IBP meetings.
- Facilitate and coordinate monthly HEAD (Held Excess Aged and Damaged) Meeting.
- Assist Non-Operating Inventory Efforts by reporting and tracking initiatives and action steps.
- Leads and supervises Inventory Planners coordinating work and initiatives to meet service targets while holding to inventory objectives.
Typical Education
Bachelors Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university
Relevant Experience
5 years related experience and/or training
Required Certifications
Although not required APICS CPIM (Certified in Planning and Inventory Management) is a plus
Other Information
Must understand and have experience with plant capacities demand planning and inventory control. Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles practices and procedures in Sales and Operations Planning. Interaction and communication skills are paramount within this position. This individual must work extremely well with multiple functional areas to achieve the required end results without direct authority. Technical querying skills required for successful reporting and analysis.
Job Requisition ID:24690
Travel Required:
Location(s):Simplot Headquarters - Boise
Country:United States
**The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race color religion national origin ancestry age sex gender gender identity gender expression genetic information physical or mental disability medical condition sexual orientation military or veteran status marital status or any other protected status. **
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Six Sigma
- Continuous Improvement
- Lean
- Management Experience
- 5S
- Operations Management
- Production Planning
- Production Management
- Kaizen
- Supervising Experience
- Manufacturing
About Company
Learn about the J.R. Simplot Company, including our purpose and core values. A leader in global agriculture, we pioneer sustainable innovations to protect resources and feed a growing population.
