Who are we?
Since 2004, KIND has been on a mission to create a kinder and healthier world - one snack and one act at a time. Its iconic KIND© bars - made with real, recognizable ingredients - sparked the growth of an entirely new healthy snacking category. Today, KIND has a family of more than 80 snacks that offer solutions for a variety of occasions. All of KIND's products lead with a nutrient-dense first ingredient - whole nuts, whole grains or whole fruit - and do not contain genetically engineered ingredients, sugar alcohols or artificial sweeteners.
Inspired by the belief that acts of kindness can be a transformative force for good, both the KIND brand and The KIND Foundation seek to inspire kindness and empathy.
We're looking for passionate collaborators to help us become the foremost leader in health & wellness and positively impact society along the way. If you're looking to be a part of an inspiring, energetic and entrepreneurial environment, you've found the right place.
What you'll do
As the Senior Analyst Materials Planning - Repack Operations, you will develop and implement production plans and drive the tactical execution needed to deliver KIND's goals on order fill rates, obsolete inventory, inventory levels, and cost optimization.
Planning, Tools & Teamwork:
- Create weekly updates to the 12 week rolling master schedules that best balance supporting the latest consensus demand forecast while managing within stated inventory targets for assigned product portfolio
- Identify future production risks and work with cross functional teams to communicate, quantify and minimize impact and downtime at sites.
- Manage delivery of all supply planning inputs, modeling, and stage-gate checklists for Innovation launches, product renovations and product discontinuations to ensure flawless execution
- You will be responsible for delivering results meeting or exceeding stated goals for key metrics (e.g., Fill Rates, Finished Goods Inventory levels and obsolescence.)
- Oversight of material inventory levels at re-pack sites, coordinating inventory flow back to the DC when necessary.
- Identify areas of opportunity for network optimization strategies in collaboration with the Supply Chain Planning Colleagues.
- Maintain strong working relationships with re-packers and key internal stakeholders to ensure a consistent flow of information, visibility to any potential problems and smooth operation of the overall supply chain
- Responsible for reporting applicable shared metrics (e.g., schedule adherence, schedule attainment, etc) and facilitating performance conversations with the repacks and material suppliers.
- Plan and deliver materials to execute customer specific rotations on time and in full (MVMs & promos etc.)
- Own and manage all master data parameters in Blue Yoder regarding item setup, run rates, site calendar and item site run strategy
Integrated Business Planning: Step 3 Supply Management Meeting:
- Update and maintain rough-cut capacity plans (RCCP) for the 12 to 18-month horizon based on the long-range production plan
- Provide monthly update to the finished goods inventory plans for the 12 to 18-month horizon and compare versus targets, with explanation of variances
- Create and present issue sheets for discussion and decision making that highlight risks to product supply, inventory levels or costs with recommended solutions to mitigate to the supply chain leadership team
- Support the AOP creation by providing plan for finish goods and detail WIP and pack requirements by site
What you'll bring to KIND
You are…
- Genuine in your KINDness for your team members, but at the same time holding them to high standards.
- Driven to make your work and the output of your team better each day.
- Passionate about your own development.
- Passionate about collaborating cross-functionally to drive business change, even when it's difficult.
- Genuine in your desire to help make the world a KINDer place, committing to always spreading and celebrating KINDness.
You have...
- 5+ years' experience in a production/deployment/ supply planning role at a Fortune 500 CPG company
- Bachelor's degree in applicable field (e.g., business, supply chain, industrial engineering, etc.)
- Blue Yonder Experience or any similar APS package preferred
- Demonstrated knowledge of inventory management and setting appropriate safety stocks
- Proven ability to manage large and diverse SKU portfolios (i.e., 200+ items)
- Proven ability to drive improvement through metrics and holding others accountable
- Proven ability to stand alone and communicate at all levels of an organization, including executive
- Advanced working knowledge of Excel (e.g., Pivot Tables, V-lookups, formulas, etc)
Pluses...
- Prior plant finite scheduling or replenishment experience
- Prior experience working in a manufacturing facility
- APICS Certification
- Prior experience managing perishable inventory
Certain states and localities require employers to post a reasonable estimate of salary range. A reasonable estimate of the current base salary range for this position is $74,500.00 - $103,500.00. Actual salary will be based on a variety of factors, including location, experience, skill set, performance, licensure and certification, and business needs. The range for this position in other geographic locations may differ.
What KIND offers...
KIND provides a robust benefits package to help support you physically, financially, and emotionally through the big milestones and in your everyday life.
- Competitive salary, including a target bonus and an impressive benefits package!
- Flexible Paid Time Off. Choose what works best for you, including summer hours
- Excellent health, dental & vision insurance, with options to fit you & your family's needs
- Your health is important! Our wellness strategy focuses on mental and physical well-being through in office programs like Drs, Nutritionists, Mindfulness, Chair Massages & others
- Casual office dress code - feel free to wear your KIND gear
- Stock up on your favorite KIND bars to share with your family & friends, through a quarterly voucher
- Training & tuition reimbursement program, because continuing to learn matters and we support your development
- A dynamic, ambitious, fun and KIND work environment
- The opportunity and responsibility to be KIND everyday
EEO
At KIND, we are committed to an inclusive workplace where diversity in all its forms is championed. KIND is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and we are an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. If you require special accommodation, please let us know.
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