Production Planner

Agrocrop Exports Limited is the largest Private Label processor and exporter of consumer-packaged goods. Agrocrop is 100% Canadian owned and operated, and BRC AA certified. When you are part of the Agrocrop family, you are part of a winning team that has bold aspirations for the future. We encourage you to join our team and experience the difference!

We are currently looking for a Production Planner. You will be working in a team and will be reporting to the Supply Chain Manager.

Job responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Manage Sales & Operations planning - bridging the needs of Production and Sales.
• Calculate requirements for all materials and finished products according to the MRP demands and sales forecast and present to the Owner for approval. Once approved, communicate with Receiving Co-ordinator volume of raw materials that is required and provide delivery dates that product needs to be delivered.
• Arrange outside storage requirements – if needed.
• Maintain adequate stock levels and where possible, look for opportunities to reduce costs and/or improve quality and service levels.
• Calculate weekly and monthly actuals vs. forecast and adjust accordingly requirement of raw material and production orders.
• Communicate proactively with management regarding price trends, quality, supply, material and service.
• Ensuring the continuous supply of competitively priced quality products.
• Assist in assessing the capabilities of vendors, evaluating vendor performances, and developing alternate sources.
• Monitor storage and processing capacity – monthly and annually.
• Maintain and communicate contract information (quantity, balances, timing, and pricing) for categories as assigned – materials, finished products and services.
• Monitor ERP – identify handling discrepancy, provide feedback, and provide assistance to correct.
• Reconcile and maintain accurate inventory numbers for all packaging material.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels of packaging material in the system vs. actual
• Plan production orders weekly and adjust if required.
• Close all production orders within 2 days of completion.
• Monitor production status and provide report to Plant Manager and Supply Chain Manager.
• Labour costing – provide support.
• Based on the forecast co-ordinate with production to achieve appropriate levels.
• Lead, organize and conduct cycle and periodic physical counts, perform system adjustment if necessary.
• Provide support during traceability exercise.
• Work closely with sales, service, quality control and production teams to coordinate effective flow of order related information
• Performs other duties, tasks and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experienced in logistics/supply chain/production planning
• Proficient with MS Office – especially Excel
• Microsoft Dynamics experience required
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal skills
• Capable to organize, plan and execute tasks reliably and independently
• Experience in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment
• Committed to company values Team spirit, Ethics and Vision
• Excellent presentation and negotiation skills (verbal/written)
• Strong understanding of market dynamics and customer relationship management

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

• French not required

Schedule:

• Day shift

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