Finished Goods Planning Supervisor

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Date:Jun 7, 2024

Location: South Brunswick Township, NJ, US, 08810

Company: IFF Family of Companies

Requisition ID : 502333

Job Description

We are IFF. We are the catalyst for discoveries that spark the senses and transform the everyday. IFF is a leading innovator of sensorial experiences that move the world. At the heart of our company, we are fueled by a sense of discovery, constantly asking “what if?” That passion for exploration drives us to co-create unique scents and tastes in fine fragrances and beauty, detergents and household goods, as well as beloved foods and beverages.

We are currently looking for a Finished Goods Planning Supervisor in Dayton, NJ. This position is responsible for 3 shifts of operation, Monday through Friday, 24/5. The duties of the Finished Goods Planning Supervisor require primarily day shift coverage between the hours of 7:30am – 4:00pm with the understanding that certain days will require a presence during off-shift hours.

You Will Spend Your Time...

• Supporting the Finished Goods Planners in their scheduling strategy while minimizing scheduling constraint issues and meeting customer requested ship date per technology.

• Understanding the working knowledge of the Finished Goods Planners and Process Control Clerks from releasing, printing shop floor papers, delivery noting and printing labels to provide proper support when needed.

• Reviewing email communications to/from customer service, raw material planning, QC, other interdepartmental planners and supervisors/managers for any changes affecting customer orders, safety stock, replenishments, intermediate makes and equipment issues.

• Communicating high impact material shortages to Raw Material Planning and Customer Service immediately upon discovery to resolve.

• Investigating with Raw Material Planning, Process Engineering, Quality Control and Creative, for use of substitute raw materials in formulas where the BOM's raw materials are not available.

• Ensuring all distressed inventory with QC approved bulk-off percentage is blended into new batches by the team to reduce or eliminate financial loss.

• Reviewing OTP reports, identifying root causes for late order reason codes and coordinating with supporting departments to minimize risk of lates.

• Reporting monthly production volumes and schedule availability to operations team.

• Developing team for future advancement by understanding potential career paths for individuals climbing the corporate ladder or pursuing lateral roles.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree preferred and/or related work experience in material, production or operations planning within a supply chain environment.

• 2-5 years' experience in finished goods production planning and logistics.

• Prior management experience is preferred.

  Required Skills

• Working knowledge of SAP, SD, MM, PP modules or other ERP systems.

• Proficient in Microsoft office applications, Word, Excel, Outlook.

• Ability to effectively communicate (written, verbal and presentation) within all levels of an organization.

• Excellent time management, organizational skills, critical thinking multi-tasking with attention to details and following up.

• Strong interpersonal skills to effectively lead a team of 10 people.

We are a global leader in taste, scent and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

VisitIFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion (https://https://www.iff.com/responsibilities/diversity-equity-inclusion) to learn more.