Manufacturing Production Planner, Corporate Manufacturing - Lakeland

DescriptionIn Corporate Manufacturing, the Manufacturing Production Planners create production schedules, storage plans and product distribution plans for their assigned Publix manufacturing facilities. They do this to satisfy store and distribution center finished product demand. As part of the process of creating production schedules, the Planners order and manage inventory levels of manufacturing plant raw materials, packaging and operating supplies used for production.Analyze and manage inventories in divisional warehouses and manufacturing plants including forecasting future movement and sales through SAPCreate production schedules of each product group and determine appropriate timeline for shipments, working with department managers to make necessary adjustments throughout the week to insure proper quantities are manufactured, shipped and warehousedAnalyze, order and manage inventories of raw materials (packaging and ingredients) Work with Manufacturing Supply Purchasing and vendors to discuss problems, pricing, lead time, and changes as well as participate in Category ReviewsWork with Publix Corporate Transportation Department and Distribution to coordinate multi-vendor transportation and warehousing of packaging and ingredients andServe as a resource to Plant Management and other Publix departments regarding ordering, transportation, invoices, and finished product inventories.Required QualificationsHigh school diploma or equivalent experience One year of Manufacturing experience, Production Planning experience, or equivalent experience through college course workWilling to work flexible hours including weekends and holidays and the ability to be on-call 24 hours per day/7 days per weekExcellent written and verbal communication skills Excellent customer service skills and a demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with diverse groups of people Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision making skillsAbility to take initiative, complete tasks independently with little supervision Detail-oriented and maintain flexibilityAbility to prioritize, analyze and interpret resultsAbility to work under strict deadline constraintsAbility to manage multiple tasks accurately and simultaneouslyGood organizational, time management and project management skillsAbility to retain/absorb information readilyWorking knowledge of computer software programs specifically Microsoft OutlookAbility to utilize various data sources to accurately forecast future usage and trendsAbility to travel overnight or on extended trips, including by airAbility to work well with others and be a team memberObvious enthusiasm, initiative, pride in work, and aCommitment to Publix and our Mission.Preferred QualificationsBachelors Degree in an analytical field or equivalent experienceThree years of experience in Production Management, Logistics Planning or supporting Publix Mfg SAP Production Planning processesSAP experience in the area of forecasting, production scheduling, inventory management and procurementKnowledge of relevant manufacturing operations In-depth knowledge of the master data that drives forecasting, planning, production scheduling, shipping functionality and process in SAPStrong knowledge of Publix Manufacturing’s operational processesKnowledge of Corporate Transportation’s transportation guidelines for appointments and backhauls Knowledge of planning, inventory management, production scheduling, line balancing and Publix Manufacturing’s procurement and accounting policies and principles Strong knowledge of mathematics and statistical data analysis Knowledge of all plant Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)Knowledge of the storage and inventory guidelines of distribution, andCertification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM from American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS).Benefits InformationEmployee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no costAn opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock401(k) retirement savings planGroup health, dental and vision plansPaid Time OffPaid Parental LeaveShort- and long-term disability insuranceTuition reimbursementFree hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteriaVisit our website to see all of our benefits: https://jobs-beta.publix.com/benefits/Year End BonusAs a year-end bonus to associates, Publix issues one month’s extra pay (pro-rated in the first year) each year if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check that year. This is calculated as a 13th month of pay in the Potential Annual Pay with Bonus line above.Additional InformationYour application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours. Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.