About this role
As a family company, we serve people and communities. When you work at Meijer, you’re provided with career and community opportunities centered around leadership, personal growth and development. Consider joining our family – take care of your career and your community! Meijer Rewards
• Weekly pay
• Scheduling flexibility
• Paid parental leave
• Paid education assistance
• Team member discount
• Development programs for advancement and career growth
Please review the job profile below and apply today!
Co-leads the planning, implementation and issuance of production schedules for assigned manufacturing work area(s). Resolves production schedule conflicts and orders raw material to fill customer orders. Practices 200% Safety Accountability (Self and Others). What You'll be Doing:
• Plans and executes long term business objectives by creating production schedules to fill all customer orders • Manages inventory and ordering of raw stock, finished goods and packaging supplies. Interacts directly with the Purchasing group and vendors • Tracks current orders through communication with vendors and distributors to ensure timely delivery • Researches discrepancies in orders and works with vendors to expedite deliveries as needed to maintain production schedules. • Updates all pricing changes received from vendors. • Works with vendors to negotiate pricing and evaluates competitive pricing as needed. • Works closely with Merchandise Planning teams for optimal coverage of changing trends, sales, promotions and major timelines. Orders accordingly and adjusts production schedules based on those needs • Responsible for new item set-up at the plant, working with all support groups such as PD, R&D, IT and Regulatory/Compliance. • This job profile is not meant to be all inclusive of the responsibilities of this position; may perform other duties as assigned or required
What You Bring with You (Qualifications):
• Bachelor’s Degree preferred or equivalent relative experience • Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) and/or ordering/scheduling experience is highly desirable. • 1-3 years of prior purchasing experience required • Prior leadership experience is preferred • Ability to become proficient with multiple systems used throughout Meijer Manufacturing • Proficient computer knowledge, including Microsoft Office products • Demonstrated excellent oral and written communication skills • Strong organizational skills