Bakery planner-scheduler

As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community! Meijer Rewards Weekly pay Scheduling flexibility Paid parental leave   Paid education assistance Team member discount Development programs for advancement and career growth Please review the job profile below and apply today! Co-leads the planning, implementation and issuance of production schedules for assigned manufacturing work area(s). Resolves production schedule conflicts and orders raw material to fill customer orders. Practices 200% Safety Accountability (Self and Others). What You'll be Doing: Plans and executes long term business objectives by creating production schedules to fill all customer orders Manages inventory and ordering of raw stock, finished goods and packaging supplies. Interacts directly with the Purchasing group and vendors Tracks current orders through communication with vendors and distributors to ensure timely delivery Researches discrepancies in orders and works with vendors to expedite deliveries as needed to maintain production schedules. Updates all pricing changes received from vendors. Works with vendors to negotiate pricing and evaluates competitive pricing as needed. Works closely with Merchandise Planning teams for optimal coverage of changing trends, sales, promotions and major timelines. Orders accordingly and adjusts production schedules based on those needs Responsible for new item set-up at the plant, working with all support groups such as PD, R&D, IT and Regulatory/Compliance. This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required What You Bring with You (Qualifications): Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent relative experience Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) and/or ordering/scheduling experience is highly desirable. 1-3 years of prior purchasing experience required Prior leadership experience is preferred Ability to become proficient with multiple systems used throughout Meijer Manufacturing Proficient computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office products Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills Strong organizational skills