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Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.\nAs proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.\nTo succeed at pladis you need to bepurpose-led,resilient andpositive to succeed here because we expect pace andagility, we insist oncollaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact\nClick “Apply” to get started.\nPURPOSE:\nThe planning aspect of this role is responsible for all short-term planning requirements for Flipz and Turtles. The short-term planning responsibilities include the scheduling of all intermediate processing (candy manufacturing & packaging resource groups) and finished product packaging operations using a fully integrated, closed loop, ERP system. Operational Execution includes the finite scheduling and on time availability for all seasonal finished goods and new product SKU's by ship dates, while minimizing obsolescence and maintaining a customer fill rate of 98.5%.\nThe buying aspect of this role is responsible for strategic sourcing and category management for North America ingredients, packaging and Co-Manufactured finished products for Retail Channel, and packaging for seasonal collections. This role will develop bid packages and execute competitive bid events (i.e. - RFQ) for various sized projects. Also responsible for supplier relations, performance management initiatives, and to ensure proper compliance and risk management in all aspects - including managing purchase orders in a timely manner and confirming supplier due diligence. This position will also require active collaborations with key business stakeholders and cross-functional teams to develop process improvements and greater communication.\nThis position is an onsite position based out of our location in Horseheads, NY. \nKEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND DELIVERABLES:\nExecute & publish schedules utilizing Capacity Planning and Material requirements programs to ensure Case Fill Rate of at least 98.5% while not exceeding inventory targets and utilizing available labor pool.\nMaintain system integrity to keep the information accurate and dynamic, thus reducing changeovers on the floor, correct material availability, accurate process flow, and accurate capacity planning. \nLaunch all new Seasonal Collection and New products by ship dates. Member of cross-functional Operations/Marketing team that meets regularly to review the status for all new/seasonal/ongoing products. \nOrdering of materials to meet production schedules - utilizing MRP to create requisitions for ingredients and packaging.\nSupports both Godiva and pladis products manufactured, both core and seasonal products.\nMust launch all new Seasonal Collection and new products by ship dates - highlighting to planning manager and appropriate x-functional peers when there is risk to timing and/or product availability.\nActively manage ingredient and packaging inventories to meet working capital objectives and ensure timely delivery of goods.\nDirecting the production floor during the daily operations meeting, and as needed in writing, with instructions when schedule attainment/inventory shortages/quality problems arise and communicate issues to Customer Service.\nMaintaining the computer system data integrity on a continuing basis (updating product master, keeping work orders updated and properly maintained/closed)\nUpdate Capacity Requirements Planning (CRP) report to accurately reflect intended build of work in progress.\nReports problems regarding food safety to Supervisor or Manager.\nRun RFQ’s and Negotiate costs -input costs and other supplier data into systems\nAttend cross functional team meetings - report updates and manage actions items for yourself and communicate summaries to team mates and manger(s)\nRepresent as SPOC (single point of contact) for multiple supply chain functions (procurement, logistics, operations) for specific project team(s)\nCollaborate with stakeholders to establish objectives and productivity initiatives for strategic categories within Retail Channel and North America Marketing\nDevelop and implement category management methodologies within focused categories\nEnhance supplier relationship and supplier performance management process within focused categories to ensure compliance with Quality and regulatory standards\nDrive the strategic sourcing process, develop category sourcing strategies and lead cross-functional teams\nPerform market and benchmark analysis for focused categories \nEffectively communicate and manage process change within stakeholder groups.\nImplement global savings tracking methodology and monitor savings tracking working closely with Finance\nDrive innovation and best practices within strategic categories working closely with Production Development, Quality, Creative Design, Packaging Engineering and Marketing\nDevelop contract negotiation strategies and execute contracts working closely with legal\nManage the procure-to-pay process to ensure compliance with internal audit requirements\nProvide guidance and direction to Supply Chain Procurement specialist to implement strategies and manage daily requirements to support manufacturing\nCreate eSourcing and eAuction events within focused categories\nSupport Global and Local Product Launches and other Initiatives within the North America region\nSKILLS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:\nEssential Criteria\nKnowledge of ERP systems (including D365 and SAP)\nProject management skills; ability to actively participate in and lead cross functional project team\nConfidence and success in problem resolution, resourcefulness and the ability to adjust to changes\nExcellent verbal and written communication skills, deep attention to detail, professionalism, and demonstrated ability to develop relationships, and maintain business partnerships\nDemonstrated soft skill experience- including critical thinking, time management, team building, collaboration, professional development, etc.\nAnalytical skills and attention to detail \nExcellent PC skills a must, knowledge of Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint required \nDesirable Criteria\nUnderstanding of MRP and Finite Scheduling processes\nKnowledge of Manufacturing Processes\nSolid presentation experience using flexible delivery methods (lecture, computer-based/assisted, performance, facilitation, cooperative learning) and tools/technology is preferred.\nStrategic Sourcing and category management experience with a major company beneficial\nQUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:\nBasic Qualifications\nBachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution required\nMinimum of 2 years of experience in procurement and planning\nMust be legally authorized to work in the US on a permanent basis without company sponsorship\nDesirable Criteria\nBachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration or Economics from an accredited institution required\nResource Planning (ERP) system\nPERSONAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED:\nBasic Qualifications\nAnalytical, influencing, facilitating, team-building, strategic thinking, solution oriented, process-driven, people management\nStrong leadership, people management, analytical, project management, problem solving and organizational agility skills\nExcellent communication and presenting skills \nAbility to work in a growth oriented and fast paced work environment\nResults oriented with excellent problem-solving skills\nAbility to influence key stakeholders toward sustainable change even when faced with ambiguity \nDesirable Criteria\nExcellent interpersonal skills\nCredible team player with good influence skills, particularly with regards to qualitative, abstract concepts\nAbility to work independently\nADDITIONAL JOB DETAILS:\nBase starting salary ranges from $69k - $87k/year. 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