Production Planner

JOB OVERVIEW Shasta Beverages is seeking a highly organized and results-driven Production Planner to manage production planning, scheduling, inventory management, and material coordination activities that support the efficient replenishment of finished goods across the manufacturing network. This position is responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules, balancing customer demand with manufacturing capacity, minimizing inventory risk, and ensuring raw materials and packaging components are available to support production requirements. The Production Planner works closely with Operations, Procurement, Customer Service, Warehouse, Sales, and Supply Chain teams to drive service levels, optimize inventory, and maximize manufacturing efficiency while supporting customer commitments and business objectives. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Production Planning & Scheduling Develop, maintain, and communicate daily, weekly, and long-range production schedules. Determine production priorities based on customer demand, forecasts, inventory levels, production capacity, and material availability. Review and balance production requirements across manufacturing lines and facilities. Schedule products to maximize line efficiency while minimizing changeovers and downtime. Monitor schedule adherence and adjust production plans as necessary to address changing business conditions. Evaluate production constraints and recommend scheduling alternatives to meet customer requirements. Manage production sequencing to support inventory targets and customer service expectations. Participate in daily production meetings and communicate schedule priorities, risks, and changes. Inventory Management Monitor finished goods inventory and Days on Hand (DOH) levels to prevent excess inventory and stock-outs. Review inventory positions and develop replenishment plans aligned with customer demand and company inventory objectives. Identify aging and slow-moving inventory risks and develop action plans to minimize write-offs and obsolescence. Maintain and monitor Inventory Disposition Reports (IDRs) and related inventory risk management processes. Coordinate stock transfers and inventory balancing activities across manufacturing facilities when applicable. Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end inventory reconciliation activities. Materials & Supply Coordination Review material requirements and collaborate with Procurement to ensure timely availability of: o Raw materials o Packaging materials o Labels o Pallets o Concentrates o Production supplies Monitor material shortages and capacity constraints and proactively communicate risks. Coordinate with suppliers and internal departments to resolve material-related issues. Assist in developing contingency plans to minimize production disruptions. Analysis & Reporting Monitor production performance and compare actual production against scheduled output. Analyze schedule attainment, capacity utilization, inventory levels, service levels, and production trends. Prepare and distribute production planning, inventory, and performance reports. Utilize forecasting and historical demand data to support planning decisions. Investigate production schedule variances and recommend corrective actions. Cross-Functional Coordination Work closely with Operations, Customer Service, Sales, Procurement, Quality, and Warehouse teams to ensure accurate execution of production schedules. Respond to inquiries regarding production schedules, inventory availability, and order status. Support new product launches, promotional activities, and customer-specific production requirements. Communicate customer demand changes and operational constraints effectively across departments. Continuous Improvement Identify and implement process improvements related to production planning, inventory management, and supply chain performance. Assist in the development of planning tools, reporting processes, and scheduling best practices.…

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