About this role
Position Overview Sofidel America of Hattiesburg, MS, is currently seeking a Converting Planner. We are searching for a candidate that is local to the area and is looking for a long-term role in a stable environment. Your expertise will make you an essential part of our team! Job Responsibilities Develop the production plan for the production lines. Define and approve the production plan, to guarantee the availability of the merchandise requested by clients, considering the stored material, and optimizing productive efficiency in accordance with guidelines and procedures. Define and evaluate Product Life Cycle management using SAP, and use SAP software as a managing tool to facilitate maintenance activities. Interface with PM/CNV Procurement Assistant to check raw materials availability Get coordinated with the Transport Office to check the availability of transport vehicles for merchandise delivery. Analyze the forecast errors and work closely with Marketing and Sales in transforming the analysis into a more accurate forecast; time fences, projected available balance (PAB), etc., to manage the order promising. With the PM/CNV Production Manager, discuss the developed production plan to assess its technical feasibility and take possible corrective actions if necessary. Approve the production plan. Coordinate with the PM/CNV Production Planning Officer during daily work. Manage critical events within the relevant area. Perform Materials requirement planning, inventory turnover, economic order quantity (EOQ), and anticipation of inventory to plan a stock evolution aligned with the company guidelines. Make-or-buy decision and related topics in order to understand the buyer-supplier relationship by performing a total cost of ownership (TCO) analysis. To work closely with Logistics, perform full truckloads (FTL) analysis, less than a truckload (LTL), risk pooling, 3PLs, cross-docking, etc. Job Requirements 1 year of experience in production planning is required. 1 year of experience in SAP is preferred. Company Benefits Competitive Compensation Professional and safe work environment Employee referral bonus Retention Bonus 401(k) Match Dental Insurance Health insurance Vision insurance Professional training and development Paid vacation Work Environment .