Planner

We blend care and creativity to nourish the world.

Griffith Foods is global product development partner, we specialize in high-quality food ingredients. We serve global food companies and regional food companies worldwide.

Purpose of the Position

The production planner is responsible for planning and managing production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements and best utilize the company’s productive capacity as well as managing inventory levels.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities :

• Review and evaluate the MRP reports on a daily basis.
• Quickly identify planning constraints, initiate the corrective actions and communicate them to relevant persons.
• Communicate changed delivery dates to Customer Service.
• Set up the capacity requirements based on available orders/forecast and communicate/discuss with Operations team.
• Monitor and analyze the stock of Finished Product in order to minimize the Finished Stock exposure for GL.
• Be involved in innovation projects and continuous improvement initiatives related to Planning.

Requirements & Experience

• Bachelor degree in Engineering or Economics or equivalent experience in a planning, procurement or logistics role (minimum 3 years’ experience).
• Knowledge and understanding of ERP systems
• Professional level of use of Microsoft software (Excel, Word, Powerpoint).
• Solid experience in a Fast-Moving Consumer Goods Business, by preference being exposed to perishable products before.
• APICS certification is an asset
• Strong communication skills and analytical mind.
• Fluent in Spanish and English
• Stay calm and professional under pressure.

Working at Griffith Foods

We are a caring family company where everyone has the opportunity to grow, follow their own personal Purpose and find fulfillment in their work. We support each other, demonstrate mutual respect and nourish people’s well-being. We believe in doing the right thing, especially when it is hard to do and recognize that our success depends on our customers’ success consequently, we work together, leveraging our skills, knowledge and ideas to create exceptional products and solutions. We value diversity at our company and celebrate our cultural and personal differences, knowing that together, we create a unique source of strength. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.