Fulfillment Planner
Job Location:
Buffalo, IA - USA
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Job Summary
Richs also known as Rich Products Corporation is a family-owned food company dedicated to inspiring possibilities. From cakes and icings to pizza appetizers and specialty toppings our products are used in homes restaurants and bakeries around the world. Beyond great food our customers also gain insights to help them stay competitive no matter their size. Our portfolio includes creative solutions geared at helping food industry professionals compete in foodservice retail in-store bakery deli and prepared foods among others. With more than 13500 associates working globally in 100 countries and annual sales of $5.9 billion Richs is a global leader with a focus on everything that family makes possible. RichsInfinite Possibilities. One Family.
Purpose Statement
The Fulfillment Planner coordinates the movement of inventory throughout the distribution network to fulfill customer demand.
This professional will be required to work a hybrid work schedule at our world headquarters in Buffalo NY.
Key Accountabilities and Outcomes
Plans and purchases inventory from Contract Manufacturers.
Develop deployment strategy based on current demand and production plans at the SKU location level.
Plan create change and complete purchase orders within SAP.
Communicate purchase plans with contract manufacturers.
Manage potential inventory shortage reports. Take action to reduce shortages to customers.
Communicate customer shortages to Customer Service Representatives where appropriate.
Communicate significant inventory shortages to Supply Planners and/or Sales Channel Service Managers.
Maintain distribution center inbound schedule database.
Maintain the plant outbound shipment load plan.
Maximize Stock transfer order freight utilization.
Manage the movement of dc to dc inventory transfers through the C-item deployment process.
Track and develop improvement plans to reduce unplanned shortages.
Analyze and review inventory to minimize spoilage.
Develops actionable plans to improve customer order fill rate.
Maintain 3rd Party Transportation Providers inbound Scheduling tool.
Knowledge Skills and Experience
Bachelors degree in business supply chain management logistics or a related field.
Logistical planning supply chain or related work experience preferred; relevant education will be considered in lieu of work experience.
Knowledge of manufacturing distribution and customer service preferred.
APICS certification or matriculation towards certification preferred.
Professional certification preferred. (e.g.; APICS)
Strong statistical and spreadsheet analytical skills.
Demonstrated ability to perform basic financial analysis.
Strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills.
Great multi tasker and works well cross collaboratively
Superior critical thinking skills
Strong PC proficiency to include Microsoft Office Word PowerPoint (Access preferred); advanced proficiency in Excel.
SAP S4 Blue Yonder or related systems experience preferred.
COMPENSATION
In accordance with state law the rate or range provided is Rich Products Corporation its subsidiaries and affiliates (Richs) reasonable estimate of the base compensation for this role. The actual amount may be higher or lower based on non-discriminatory factors such as experience knowledge skills abilities shift differential and location.
Annual Range/Hourly Rate
$61676.00-$83444.00
Rich Products Corporation its subsidiaries and affiliates (Richs) are committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity standing up for fairness and maintaining a culture of belonging to provide an exceptional experience for all. We will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race color religion sex national origin disability military or veteran status or any other Federal or State legally protected classes. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.
Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on Richs. Please contact Richs Associate Experience Network at if you need assistance completing this application or to otherwise participate in the application process.
