Supply Planner

Company Description

At Jack Links, we feed the journey. We take pride in rolling up our sleeves and getting things done together. Fueled by creativity, passion, and a commitment to doing things the right way, we tackle the hard stuff first and focus on real progress, bold moves, and no excuses. We create opportunities, celebrate wins, own our misses, and push forward as a team, knowing our strength comes from supporting one another and having fun along the way. We cultivate a workplace where passion meets purpose and our Team Members are inspired, recognized, and rewarded for their contributions. 

If youre ready to make a difference and build something meaningful, we want you! 

Jack Links Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Headquartered in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Links is strategically positioned with production, distribution, and support centers in key locations throughout North America, Brazil, Europe, and the Pacific Rim. This global network allows Jack Links to deliver a wide variety of high-quality, great tasting protein snacks to consumers around the world. The companys portfolio of brands includes Jack Links®, Lorissas Kitchen®, Wild River®, Golden Island®, Country Fresh Meats®, BiFi®, Peperami® , Mariani and Local Legends Meat Snacks.

Job Description

The Supply Planner role is a highly visible role working cross-functionally with our demand planning, production planning, manufacturing (including kitting and repacking) partners to create production and/or fulfillment plans. You will also serve as leader to drive continuous improvements refining performance and efficiencies.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential Job Functions)

The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

• Review / revise production and fulfillment plans as required by updating schedules   
• Monitor inventory age and develop plans to mitigate aged and excess inventory  
• Effectively participate in supply chain projects to deliver expected outcomes  
• Work with manufacturing as required to support warehouse and resource planning  
• Manage various ad-hoc reports from large, complex data sets using Excel  

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Bachelors degree in business, supply chain or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in a similar role with a Consumer-Packaged Goods Company

Preferred Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in a Supply Planning role with a Consumer-Packaged Goods Company
• Hands-on experience with SAP highly desirable
• APICS or equivalent Supply Chain certification

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Proven thorough:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments
• Strong understanding and experience developing and implementing processes and systems
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and SAP

Additional Information

The pay range for this role is $67,400 - $92,700 (Annual). Actual wage will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Links Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Links provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or more up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant/office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet/slippery floors. However, the vast amount of work is conducted in a climate-controlled office. Travel may be required.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Jack Links provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.

E-VERIFY: Jack Links is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For information about the E-Verify program, please visit:  http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.