Distribution Planner - Supply Chain Beverage Manufacturing

Lassonde Pappas & Co. is a US Leader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to our team members, customers and consumers satisfaction. We remain committed to our small-town roots and rural values. Hardworking and caring are qualities that make our teams special. Since 1942, we've been producing delicious products for our customers across the country!

To provide the best for our customers, we focus on building the best team by creating and advancing an inclusive environment amongst our diverse workforce. If you're passionate about customer satisfaction, reliable, and committed to being and doing better, join us!

We value each of our employee's total wellbeing. To support employees in all stages of their wellness journey, we have a robust benefits program including: medical, dental, and vision coverage options, growth and development potential, along with 401-K, Life & Disability Insurance, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Fairs, Gym Membership Discounts, and so much more!

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Finished Goods Inventory Control Manager, this position plans and controls distribution activities of finished product inventory. This role involves coordinating the day-to-day execution of the finished goods distribution network.

Primary Responsibilities include:

• Review and analyze finished product distribution demand to meet or exceed desired service levels
• Create, edit, track, and process shipments and receipts of distribution orders for internal and external locations
• Identify out of stocks for DRP items and communicate the reason, orders affected, and back-in-stock date to Customer Service
• Drive accountability in case of any order delays and ensure all relevant parameters within MRP are updated
• Coordinate with Production Planning on product availability to replenish stocking targets
• Communicate supply changes or deviations from plan and provide potential resolutions to management
• Review and recommend improvements to current product distribution parameters
• Responsible for continuous analysis of demand fluctuation and product availability to fulfill customer demand
• Work collaboratively with 3PL providers and distribution centers to manage the cost impact of movements
• Adhere to improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, productivity, and customer service
• Drive continuous improvement projects to reduce process inefficiencies
• Support Production Planning as a backup
• Plan and complete assigned tasks within deadlines
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred or 1-3 years of related experience
• Strong organization skills and attention to detail

• Results driven with excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Proven experience analyzing data and getting measurable results from that analysis
• Demonstrated ability to use technology and maintain databases effectively
• Advanced Excel skills including formulas, pivot tables, V-lookup, etc.
• Good knowledge of MRP
• Ability to multi-task and work under pressure in a fast-paced dynamic environment with changing demands and priorities
• Possess excellent written communication skills for reports and presentations
• Professionalism to work effectively and collaboratively across multiple levels of the organization

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a typical office setting.

FREQUENT: sitting, upward and downward flexion of neck; fine finger dexterity and light to moderate finger pressure to include extended periods of keyboard and mouse use, side-to-side turning of neck, walking and standing,

OCCASIONAL: squatting, kneeling, reach above and at shoulder height, moderate grasp to manipulate reference books and manuals.

VISION: Ability to see close objects i.e. computers for long periods of time with or without correction.

HEARING: Ability to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

This job description is not intended to contain a comprehensive list of the responsibilities that are required to successfully perform in this position. Other duties as assigned are part of every job description. The conditions herein are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential job functions.

Lassonde Pappas & Co., Inc provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.