Golden State Foods
Description
PLANNER
ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODS
Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the foodservice industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.
As part of the Golden State Food
PLANNING TEAM you will lead the 4+ week planning process, balancing inventory levels with production efficiency and working capital goals. It drives optimization of production cycles, maintains accurate capacity plans, and acts as the plant’s LTO supply chain partner for project managers. Responsibilities include material planning, managing trackers, supporting the exposure process, utilizing ERP/MRP systems (D365) for planning and visibility.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Lead the 4+ week planning process using the DOS file to ensure accurate forecasting and execution. Balance inventory levels to support working capital goals while maintaining production efficiency. Develop and optimize production wheels and run cycles to improve operational performance. Collaborate with Operations to maintain and update capacity plans and run rates. Serve as the plant’s LTO liaison, ensuring alignment across planning and execution. Act as the primary supply chain contact for project managers, providing planning support and insights. Ensure timely ordering of materials in alignment with production plans, including management of the cycle counting process. Maintain visibility of LTO demand through tools such as the DOS file and capacity plans. Manage material and finished goods trackers to support inventory accuracy and transparency. Utilize ERP/MRP systems (D365) to support planning activities and ensure end-to-end supply chain visibility. Manages and assists in the purchasing of raw materials, ingredients and packaging in support of manufacturing.
Monitors vendor performance and works with vendors to resolve issues.
Routinely communicate with the supply chain team to ensure smooth operations and compliance with inventory procedures, safety standards, and sanitation policies.
Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and experience equivalent to:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree in materials management, logistics, or industrial engineering or related preferred.
Experience:
3 to 6 years of relevant work and supervisory experience in purchasing, expediting, transportation and logistics in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):
PC word processing/spreadsheet and inventory control software
(J) Warehousing concepts and techniques (E) Inventory, order, financial systems (E) Fast food distribution (J) Order processing concepts and techniques (J) Transportation concepts and techniques (J) Food manufacturing (J) Management concepts and techniques (J) PC word processing/spreadsheet software (J) Skill and ability to:
Identify materials flow problems or anomalies and identify appropriate solutions Communicate and coordinate effectively with employees verbally and in writing Communicate and coordinate effectively with vendors and customers verbally and in writing Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service Travel via airplane and drive an automobile Act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES
Productivity/quality standards:
minimal customer shortages Productivity/quality standards:
minimal customer complaints Productivity/quality standards:
on time loading percentage Productivity/quality standards: efficiency, reliability, and timeliness Productivity/quality standards:
minimal loss and damage Inventory levels Outages Budget Cost containment Teamwork within the department and across departments Project/assignment standards Customer satisfaction Safety standards and procedures:
employees Safety standards and procedures: facility and warehouse equipment WHAT YOU’LL GET
People First:
At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured. Values Driven:
Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we're not content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work. People Development:
At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow. Philanthropy & Sustainability:
We're committed to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe. Extensive Benefits:
Golden State Foods believes in a holistic approach to wellness focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs.
ABOUT GOLDEN STATE FOODS
Golden State Foods is a distinguished leader in the foodservice industry, offering an extensive array of products and services to a diverse clientele. Rooted in the values of quality service and integrity, we are dedicated to creating a supportive and inclusive atmosphere where employees can advance, innovate, and contribute to our ongoing success.
As part of the Golden State Food
PLANNING TEAM you will lead the 4+ week planning process, balancing inventory levels with production efficiency and working capital goals. It drives optimization of production cycles, maintains accurate capacity plans, and acts as the plant’s LTO supply chain partner for project managers. Responsibilities include material planning, managing trackers, supporting the exposure process, utilizing ERP/MRP systems (D365) for planning and visibility.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Lead the 4+ week planning process using the DOS file to ensure accurate forecasting and execution. Balance inventory levels to support working capital goals while maintaining production efficiency. Develop and optimize production wheels and run cycles to improve operational performance. Collaborate with Operations to maintain and update capacity plans and run rates. Serve as the plant’s LTO liaison, ensuring alignment across planning and execution. Act as the primary supply chain contact for project managers, providing planning support and insights. Ensure timely ordering of materials in alignment with production plans, including management of the cycle counting process. Maintain visibility of LTO demand through tools such as the DOS file and capacity plans. Manage material and finished goods trackers to support inventory accuracy and transparency. Utilize ERP/MRP systems (D365) to support planning activities and ensure end-to-end supply chain visibility. Manages and assists in the purchasing of raw materials, ingredients and packaging in support of manufacturing.
Monitors vendor performance and works with vendors to resolve issues.
Routinely communicate with the supply chain team to ensure smooth operations and compliance with inventory procedures, safety standards, and sanitation policies.
Performs other related and assigned duties as necessary. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and experience equivalent to:
Education/Certification:
Bachelor’s degree in materials management, logistics, or industrial engineering or related preferred.
Experience:
3 to 6 years of relevant work and supervisory experience in purchasing, expediting, transportation and logistics in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of (B/basic; J/journey; E/expert):
PC word processing/spreadsheet and inventory control software
(J) Warehousing concepts and techniques (E) Inventory, order, financial systems (E) Fast food distribution (J) Order processing concepts and techniques (J) Transportation concepts and techniques (J) Food manufacturing (J) Management concepts and techniques (J) PC word processing/spreadsheet software (J) Skill and ability to:
Identify materials flow problems or anomalies and identify appropriate solutions Communicate and coordinate effectively with employees verbally and in writing Communicate and coordinate effectively with vendors and customers verbally and in writing Work effectively in a general business environment, with a focus on high levels of quality and customer service Travel via airplane and drive an automobile Act in accordance with GSF’s Values and Creed PERFORMANCE CATEGORIES
Productivity/quality standards:
minimal customer shortages Productivity/quality standards:
minimal customer complaints Productivity/quality standards:
on time loading percentage Productivity/quality standards: efficiency, reliability, and timeliness Productivity/quality standards:
minimal loss and damage Inventory levels Outages Budget Cost containment Teamwork within the department and across departments Project/assignment standards Customer satisfaction Safety standards and procedures:
employees Safety standards and procedures: facility and warehouse equipment WHAT YOU’LL GET
People First:
At Golden State Foods, we're not just a company; we're a dynamic community where your talents are celebrated, and your ambitions are nurtured. Values Driven:
Our core values drive everything we do, creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and excellence. But we're not content with just being great; we strive for greatness in every aspect of our work. People Development:
At GSF we strive to continually develop our people to prepare us all for the needs of tomorrow. Philanthropy & Sustainability:
We're committed to making a difference beyond our walls through philanthropy and sustainability efforts across all our locations around the globe. Extensive Benefits:
Golden State Foods believes in a holistic approach to wellness focusing on the whole person with benefits that support those needs.