Production Planner

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.

With over $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.

job purpose:  

The Production Planner is a member of the Coopersville Supply Planning team. This role is responsible for developing and supporting the production plan for the Coopersville, MI production facility. This position supports the Coopersville Operations team through creation, management, and communication of the detailed production schedule, and the Planning team through forecast and network analysis to best serve our customers. This role will work cross functionally with key members of the Coopersville leadership team along with the rest of the Supply Chain functions (Procurement, Logistics, etc.). This role will drive value by delivering an accurate and efficient production schedule built to ensure target customer service levels are met and exceeded, while promoting an optimal cost structure of the production network.   

responsibilities:  

• Direct responsibility for reducing costs and increasing efficiency and productivity by delivering an efficient and optimal finite production schedule, taking into consideration key inputs such as capability, demand, inventory levels, and material lead times. 

• Ownership of site production schedule from materials to finished goods while balancing for inventory requirements and forecasted demand. 

• Lead daily collaboration with operations team members to ensure alignment on final production plan. 

• Responsible for some portions of material and milk planning for standard work and coverage areas. 

• Coordination with material planners for developing and executing material run out plans when changes are made to finished good bill of materials 

• Proactive management and cross functional communication of quality concerns or other initiatives impacting production schedule 

• Continuous monitoring and proactive management of finished goods inventory levels to ensure a balanced level and efficient storage utilization 

• Work with other planning team members to ensure material and distribution plans are in sync across all plants – act as backup in key areas for other team members as required 

• Demonstrate value through leadership, detailed and innovative approach along with proactive communications. 

• Demonstrate critical thinking and sound judgment in all situations. 

• Brings a curiosity for the details along with a determination to pursue continuous improvement opportunities in alignment to the company’s growth objectives. 

 skills/qualifications required:  

• Bachelor’s degree or 4 years relevant experience 

• 3 – 5 years’ professional experience in Supply Chain 

• Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.  

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail required 

• Strong Microsoft Office (Excel) skills 

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.  

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.  

• Ability to handle ambiguity and work in a fast paced, entrepreneurial environment 

• Conducts themselves with a high-level of integrity and transparency.