[US DC] Senior Planning Associate

At HelloFresh, we want to change the way people eat forever by offering our customers high-quality food and recipes for different meal occasions. Over the past 10 years, we've seen this mission spread around the world and beyond our wildest dreams. Now, we are a global food solutions group and the world's leading meal kit company, active in 18 countries across 3 continents. So, how did we do it? Our weekly boxes full of exciting recipes and fresh ingredients have blossomed into a community of customers looking for delicious, healthy, and sustainable options. The HelloFresh Group now includes our core brand, HelloFresh, as well as: Green Chef, EveryPlate, Chefs Plate, Factor_, and Youfoodz.Shift: Tuesday-Saturday Days (flexibility needed)You Are...Experienced in operations planningProficient in Excel and or Google Sheets including building models, tools, macros, etcAnalytical and able to use data to solve operations problemsExcellent with your communication skillsAble to multi-task and prioritize tasksSelf-directed and motivated for finding the most important problems to solve in the plantsYou Will...Generate weekly/monthly production and capacity plans using systems and processes that support the organization's goals.Maintain data integrity in systems to facilitate efficient inventory and capacity management, customer service, and operational metrics.Utilize systems to proactively identify and communicate key drivers and proposed solutions to service and inventory issues..Track and reconcile weekly/monthly metrics versus established targets. Review production performance and update planning rates to accurately reflect plant capabilities and available capacity.Lead or participate on special projects as required.Inventory control and waste avoidance mindset is a mustAt a Minimum, You Have...Bachelor's Degree in Business, Statistics, Mathematics, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field with 2-3 years relevant experience in production planning, detailed scheduling , replenishment planning, demand planning or materials management required OR Associates degree with 3 to 5 years relevant experience in production planning, detailed scheduling , replenishment planning, demand planning or materials management requiredFood and Beverage manufacturing industry experience preferredStrong analytical and communication skillsDemonstrated ability to manage multiple demands on time requiredAPICS or CPIM certification a plusStrong Excel or Google Sheets skills requiredYou'll get...Competitive hourly rate, 401K company match that vests immediately upon participation, & team bonus opportunitiesGenerous PTO and flexible attendance policyComprehensive health and wellness benefits with options at $0 monthly, effective first day of employmentUp to 85% discount on subscriptions to HelloFresh meal plans (HelloFresh, Green Chef, Everyplate, and Factor_)Access to Employee Resource Groups that are open to all employees, including those pertaining to BIPOC, women, veterans, parents, and LGBTQ+Inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic work environment within a fast-paced, mission-driven company that is disrupting the traditional food supply chainThis job description is intended to provide a general overview of the responsibilities. However, the Company reserves the right to adjust, modify, or reassign work tasks and responsibilities as needed to meet changing business needs, operational requirements, or other factors. Illinois Pay Range $74,813—$83,125 USD About HelloFreshWe believe that sharing a meal brings people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures together. We are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace equally and ensuring that everyone feels a sense of inclusion and belonging. We also aim to extend this commitment to the partners we work with and the communities we serve. We are constantly listening, learning, and evolving to deliver on these principles. We are proud of our collaborative culture. Our diverse employee population enables us to connect with our customers and turn their feedback into meaningful action - from developing new recipes to constantly improving our process of getting dinner to our customers' homes. Our culture attracts top talent with shared values and forms the foundation for a great place to work!At HelloFresh, we embrace diversity and inclusion. We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. As part of the Company's commitment to equal employment opportunity, we provide reasonable accommodations, up to the point of undue hardship, to candidates at any stage, including to individuals with disabilities.We want to adapt our processes and create a safe space that welcomes everyone so please let us know how we can accommodate our process. In case you have any accessibility requirements you can share that with us in the application form.To learn more about what it's like working inside HelloFresh, follow us on Instagram and LinkedIn.HelloFresh is committed to the principles of equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to candidates with disabilities. If you need an accommodation during the application process, please reach out to us at:Europe: EUaccommodations@hellofresh.comAPAC: APACaccommodations@hellofresh.comUnited States: USCandidateAccommodations@hellofresh.comCanada: CAaccommodations@hellofresh.com