{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"83dd0d796a9818279969a473","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/83dd0d796a9818279969a473","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/83dd0d796a9818279969a473","title":"Sr. Production Planner","description":"Location:\nNew Orleans, LA, US\n\n#job-location.job-location-inline { display: inline; }\nReq ID: 41574\nDate: Jul 10, 2026\n.buttontextd41d9d2b38d48ca9 a{ border: 1px solid transparent; } .buttontextd41d9d2b38d48ca9 a: focus{ border: 1px dashed #00904c !important; outline: none !important; }\n\nThe ASR Group® family of companies make up the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar. The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group® companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group® companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group® portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Florida Crystals®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle's®, Sidul® and Whitworths®. ASR Group® companies also produce and market Tellus®, a single-use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane.\n\nOVERVIEW\n\nThe Sr. Production Planner is a critical role on the Distribution Team, they provide analysis, decision-making, and planning in support of the order fulfilment process in the footprint under his/her responsibility. They are responsible for taking the overall planned needs of the organization and breaking them down into increments that can be met based on machine capacities, labor availability, machine availability and any other unforeseen operational constraints. A key aspect of this role is to actively participate in Distribution projects, inter-departmental projects and help drive towards achieving corporate strategic goals. This position can serve as a back-up role to the Distribution Manager when needed and provides developmental leadership opportunities to enhance career progression.\n\nDETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES\n\nConduct analysis and provide recommendations for Supply Chain cost-reduction and continuous improvement opportunities.\nLead or participate in project teams to plan and execute Strategic Initiatives.\nDevelop and/or improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including cross-functional process mapping and streamlining activities.\nLead effort to incorporate advanced scheduling tools and optimize production planning process.\nPrimary responsibilities are similar to Production Planner, including but not limited to:\nAllocate available sugar by deciding which lines run based on machine availability, customer priority and product profitability.\nCreate weekly production plan that will maximize line efficiency and order fulfillment, while mitigating replenishment freight expense.\nReview Open Orders daily, identify inventory deficits, and adjust production plan as required, with a focus on order management and service levels.\nDetermine inventory location for products being made; retain in refinery warehouse or ship to 3PL warehouses.\nFacilitate scheduling tradeoffs (efficiency / order completeness) when existing production and inventory capacity cannot meet customer demand.\nCreate and maintain production orders in SAP per production schedule.\nReview actual vs planned production, communicate significant supply gaps and risks to Operations, Customer Service and Planning, and coordinate resolutions.\nPrimary source of contact for Customer Service inquiries as related to order fulfilment status.\nCollaborate with MRP / Purchasing on packaging requirements to accomplish production schedule.\nConsult with Distribution Manager on customer order placement to address trade-offs of 3PL inventory consumption vs direct from manufacturing plant shipments.\nCoordinate execution of planned downtime (equipment overhauls / capital projects) across Operations and Planning.\nCoordinate reverse logistics tasks for non-conforming products.\nSupport Planning on new product rollout by conducting capacity analysis, components planning, risk assessment and implement action plans.\n\nWORK EXPERIENCES\n\nMinimum of 5 years experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Planning or related field\nSAP experience required\nPrevious project management, process improvement, and / or project execution experience.\n\nEDUCATION REQUIREMENTS\n\nBS degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Operations, or equivalent related experience\nMS degree preferred\nAPICS certification a plus\n\nESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)\n\nProficiency with MS Office required\nDecision maker with strong analytical and negotiation skills\nStrong leadership, organizational and communication skills in a cross-functional role.\nAttention to detail with the ability to multitask and prioritize\nCustomer and Stakeholder focused\nExcellent interpersonal relationship skills focusing on teamwork and collaboration within all levels of the business\nAbility to derive solutions, provide recommendations and make decisions with limited information\nSelf-motivated, enthusiastic and proactive\nAbility to quickly learn inter-departmental business processes\nDemonstrated ability to understand issues, develop plans and set metrics to measure progress towards goals\nAble to handle day to day tactical concerns while staying on course with long term strategic targets\n\nWe are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other category protected under federal, state, or local law. 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The companies produce a full line of grocery, industrial, foodservice and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group® companies operate five sugar refineries, located in California, Maryland, Louisiana, Canada and Mexico. In Europe, ASR Group® companies operate sugar refineries in the United Kingdom, Portugal, and, with a joint venture partner, Italy. The companies also farm sugarcane and own sugar mills in Mexico and Belize. The ASR Group® portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Florida Crystals®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle's®, Sidul® and Whitworths®. ASR Group® companies also produce and market Tellus®, a single-use, compostable tableware and foodservice product made from plant fibers, including sugarcane.\n\nOVERVIEW\n\nThe Sr. Production Planner is a critical role on the Distribution Team, they provide analysis, decision-making, and planning in support of the order fulfilment process in the footprint under his/her responsibility. They are responsible for taking the overall planned needs of the organization and breaking them down into increments that can be met based on machine capacities, labor availability, machine availability and any other unforeseen operational constraints. A key aspect of this role is to actively participate in Distribution projects, inter-departmental projects and help drive towards achieving corporate strategic goals. This position can serve as a back-up role to the Distribution Manager when needed and provides developmental leadership opportunities to enhance career progression.\n\nDETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES\n\nConduct analysis and provide recommendations for Supply Chain cost-reduction and continuous improvement opportunities.\nLead or participate in project teams to plan and execute Strategic Initiatives.\nDevelop and/or improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including cross-functional process mapping and streamlining activities.\nLead effort to incorporate advanced scheduling tools and optimize production planning process.\nPrimary responsibilities are similar to Production Planner, including but not limited to:\nAllocate available sugar by deciding which lines run based on machine availability, customer priority and product profitability.\nCreate weekly production plan that will maximize line efficiency and order fulfillment, while mitigating replenishment freight expense.\nReview Open Orders daily, identify inventory deficits, and adjust production plan as required, with a focus on order management and service levels.\nDetermine inventory location for products being made; retain in refinery warehouse or ship to 3PL warehouses.\nFacilitate scheduling tradeoffs (efficiency / order completeness) when existing production and inventory capacity cannot meet customer demand.\nCreate and maintain production orders in SAP per production schedule.\nReview actual vs planned production, communicate significant supply gaps and risks to Operations, Customer Service and Planning, and coordinate resolutions.\nPrimary source of contact for Customer Service inquiries as related to order fulfilment status.\nCollaborate with MRP / Purchasing on packaging requirements to accomplish production schedule.\nConsult with Distribution Manager on customer order placement to address trade-offs of 3PL inventory consumption vs direct from manufacturing plant shipments.\nCoordinate execution of planned downtime (equipment overhauls / capital projects) across Operations and Planning.\nCoordinate reverse logistics tasks for non-conforming products.\nSupport Planning on new product rollout by conducting capacity analysis, components planning, risk assessment and implement action plans.\n\nWORK EXPERIENCES\n\nMinimum of 5 years experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Planning or related field\nSAP experience required\nPrevious project management, process improvement, and / or project execution experience.\n\nEDUCATION REQUIREMENTS\n\nBS degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Operations, or equivalent related experience\nMS degree preferred\nAPICS certification a plus\n\nESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)\n\nProficiency with MS Office required\nDecision maker with strong analytical and negotiation skills\nStrong leadership, organizational and communication skills in a cross-functional role.\nAttention to detail with the ability to multitask and prioritize\nCustomer and Stakeholder focused\nExcellent interpersonal relationship skills focusing on teamwork and collaboration within all levels of the business\nAbility to derive solutions, provide recommendations and make decisions with limited information\nSelf-motivated, enthusiastic and proactive\nAbility to quickly learn inter-departmental business processes\nDemonstrated ability to understand issues, develop plans and set metrics to measure progress towards goals\nAble to handle day to day tactical concerns while staying on course with long term strategic targets\n\nWe are an equal opportunity employer. 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