Senior Planning Associate

HelloFresh

Irving +1 more

Career-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Best suited to candidates with production planning experience and strong Excel skills working in the food and beverage manufacturing industry.

Best fit for

Candidates with production planning experience and a focus on inventory optimization in the food and beverage sector
— “Food and Beverage manufacturing industry experience or retail management experience preferred”
Individuals who thrive in a collaborative environment and can communicate effectively with plant teams
— “Excellent with your communication skills”

Things to consider

The role requires a flexible schedule, including working Sunday-Thursday
— “Must be flexible to work Sunday-Thursday”
Candidates should be prepared for potential changes in responsibilities
— “the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed”

How to stand out

Highlight specific examples of process improvements in production planning on your resume
— “Identifies ways to improve planning processes and tools”
Demonstrate your ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in interviews
— “Able to multi-task and prioritize tasks”
Showcase your experience with Excel or Google Sheets, particularly in building models and macros
— “Proficient in Excel and or Google Sheets including building models, tools, macros, etc”
Emphasize your inventory control and waste reduction achievements in your application materials
— “Inventory control and waste avoidance mindset is a must”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · MediumAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

efficient delivery of inventory
service and cost objectives
improving planning processes

Typical background

operations planning experienceproduction planning

Skills & requirements

Required

Operations PlanningForecastingMaster SchedulingInventory ManagementProduction PlanningCapacity PlanningData IntegrityCommunication

Preferred

Apics CertificationCPIM Certification

Stack & domain

ExcelGoogle SheetsCommunicationMulti-taskingPrioritizing TasksApicsCPIMOperations PlanningInventory ManagementProduction Scheduling

About the role

Original posting from HelloFresh

We are looking for a Senior Planning Associate to oversee forecasting, planning and master scheduling responsibilities for our fulfillment department. This role will maintain capacity plans and production schedules of the pick and pack operations to ensure the efficient delivery of inventory, service and cost objectives. Responsibilities may also include inventory stock transfer / replenishment. Identifies ways to improve planning processes and tools.
Must be flexible to work Sunday-Thursday
You Are…
Experienced in operations planning
Proficient in Excel and or Google Sheets including building models, tools, macros, etc
Analytical and able to use data to solve operations problems
Excellent with your communication skills
Able to multi-task and prioritize tasks
Self-directed and motivated for finding the most important problems to solve in the plants
You Will…
Generate weekly/monthly production and capacity plans using systems and processes that support the organization’s goals.
Maintain data integrity in systems to facilitate efficient inventory and capacity management, customer service, and operational metrics.
Utilize systems to proactively identify and communicate key drivers and proposed solutions to service and inventory issues..
Track and reconcile weekly/monthly metrics versus established targets. Review production performance and update planning rates to accurately reflect plant capabilities and available capacity.
Lead or participate on special projects as required.
Inventory control and waste avoidance mindset is a must
At a Minimum, You Have…
Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Statistics, Mathematics, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field with 2-3 years relevant experience in production planning, detailed scheduling , replenishment planning, demand planning. retail management or materials management required OR Associates degree with 3 to 5 years relevant experience in production planning, detailed scheduling , replenishment planning, demand planning, retail management or materials management required
Food and Beverage manufacturing industry experience or retail management experience preferred
Strong analytical and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple demands on time required
APICS or CPIM certification a plus
Strong Excel or Google Sheets skills required
You’ll get…
Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation, & team bonus opportunities
Generous PTO and flexible attendance policy
Comprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employment
Up to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)
Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+
Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chain
This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors.
Arizona Pay Range$69,300—$77,000 USD

Source: HelloFresh careers