SUPPLY PLANNER

For more than 115 years, Ferrara has created sugar confections that enable moments of sweetness, celebration, and connection for candy lovers of all generations. Today, the company is the #1 sugar confectioner in the United States. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of nearly 9,000 employees creating and delivering hundreds of products sold under 20 popular brands like Brach’s, NERDS, SweeTARTS, Laffy Taffy, and Trolli to more than 66 million U.S. households annually and popular Dori snacking products under brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100 in Brazil. Supply Planner Job Location: Chicago This role is based out of our corporate HQ located in downtown Chicago and will be a hybrid in-person/remote role. Want to make an impact? Work with plant schedulers to assure service and proper inventory build quantities. Supports the tracking and execution of SKU builds. Provides regular status updates to management in weekly meetings on adherence to plan, root cause of delays, risks, and options/tradeoffs/recommendations to minimize impact. Works closely with Brand Managers, Operations Business Managers, and Production Planners on product changes, issues, and roll-outs, and develops plans to minimize any obsolescence. Works across all Supply Chain functions and leads the resolution of issues that are surfaced. Ensures adherence to all company policies and procedures. Understands and demonstrates the Company's core values. Performs other duties as assigned. Some travel may be required. Ways you will make a difference Strong mathematical, analytical and problem-solving skills Strong verbal, written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills Understanding of production capacities, constraints and cost/service trade-offs Demonstrated team leadership skills, including ability to identify and resolve issues/opportunities Detail oriented, self-starter and comfortable taking initiative, as well as capable of producing high quality results on a sustainable basis Strong computer skills, including MS Excel and PowerPoint, including management of complex data sets Strong understanding of SAP software (including APO) and Business Objects Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment Skills that will make you successful BA/BS; in quantitative majors preferred (i.e., Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, Statistics, Operations Management, Economics, Business, Logistics) 3+ years of experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Operations Management, or related position, i.e., Business, Logistics Strong computer skills, including MS Excel and PowerPoint Familiarity with SAP software and Business Warehouse/Business Intelligence systems preferred Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish preferred Experiences that will support your success Ferrara’s success in industry-leading innovation has been driven by deep consumer insights, strong retailer co-creation and partnerships, and a dedication to diversity of thought, experience, and people. EQUAL OPPORTUNITY We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. #J-18808-Ljbffr