Packaging Planning Specialist

ABOUT THE GROUP

From a small store in Turin to a large internationally recognized group: we are present in 90 countries around the world with over 5000 employees and 30 companies managed directly and indirectly by the Luigi Lavazza Spa parent company which distribute and market our products and coffee addition to Lavazza the following brands are also part of our Group: Carte Noire Merrild Kicking Horse Eraclea and Whittington tea.

Joining Lavazza means doing business with passion knowing that the impact of our work goes beyond the quality of the production chain. We are a big family and are constantly looking for new talents who share our values and can enrich our team. We combine competitiveness with social and environmental responsibility as we create superior quality products available for consumption both at home and out of home and distributed through all channels: Retail Foodservice Office Coffee Service (OCS) and Vending. Our strong diversified presence enables us to offer consumers and clients perfectly suited solutions for any occasion and time of day.

JOB OVERVIEW

The Packaging Planning Specialist is responsible for owning the supply pipeline for assigned packaging raw materials. This involves collaborating with members of the Operations Planning team and with relevant cross-functional stakeholders to meet requirements for operations and business objectives. The sustainment of strong supplier relationships is also critical for this role. Functional Planning is performed on BY software (S&OP) with other tools such as SAP ECC SAP HANA Microsoft Excel and the TESI order management portal.

Location: West Chester PA

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JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the availability of packaging materials based on the local production and co-packing plan.
• Maintain system parameters for all assigned materials to support accurate MRP results.
• Align stock and open orders with suppliers periodically to prevent coverage gaps.
• Place orders and share 12-month forecast with each supplier in line with the monthly Tactical Planning cycle.
• Develop strategies and tactics to effectively manage inventory with the intention of minimizing costs and improving supply chain performance.
• Support the Food Planning team with information related to packaging material availability.
• Own operational relationships with each assigned supplier; manage order KPIs and develop recovery plans as needed.
• Utilize knowledge and expertise to support continuous process improvement activities.
• Collaborate with Marketing and PMO departments on forthcoming NPDs PCRs and packaging graphic updates.
• Establish and maintain collaborative cross-functional relationships most notably with local Procurement local Plant Logistics and HQ Central Planning departments
• Performs other related duties and assignments as required

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree in Logistics Supply Chain Management or Business Management
• 3-5 years of related experience in Material Planning or Production Planning
• Experience in Blue Yonder (formerly JDA) software preferred
• Experience with SAP or similar ERP system required
• Experience with MS Office (Excel Word and Powerpoint) required
• Strong understanding of Planning and Supply Chain fundamentals required
• Strong problem-solving analytical and communications (verbal/written) skills across all levels of operation
• Self-motivated and ability to manage and prioritize multiple activities
• Demonstrated ability to work well in a team enviroment
• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

BENEFITS/PERKS

• Competitive Medical Vision Dental Benefits
• 401K Package
• Employee Assistance Program
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Ability to be barista certified
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Performance Development Plans
• Employee Discounts
• Summer Fridays (Memorial Day Weekend Labor Day Weekend)
• Flexible business casual dress code - jean friendly!
• Free coffee anytime!
  
  

Lavazza is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

Lavazza prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy age national origin disability status genetic information protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.