We are currently seeking a Production Planner for our Cass-Clay Creamery in Fargo, ND that produces branded and private label fluid milk and private label yogurt pouches. In this role, you will coordinate plant production/inventory control activities to ensure the plant meets scheduled production demands and required inventory levels of raw materials and supplies.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Order all raw ingredients and packaging materials for fluid milk and yogurt.
• Forecast production needs using promotional information and past trends. Plan production accordingly to avoid uncertainties and derive maximum utility from production resources.
• Ensure inventories on finished goods are maintained at a level to meet our customer service level targets.
• Schedule delivery times, considering the number of pallets to be delivered and the most efficient allocation of products to carriers.
• Check load-out sheets to verify correct delivery of product.
• Communicate relevant information, events, and problems to supervisor for accurate decision-making and problem solving.
• Confirm inventories on Raw Milk Supply and work with DFA Procurement teams to hit locations’ needs.
• Schedule outbound cream loads via Dairy.com
• Work as a liaison between plant and sales team to communicate and resolve customer service-related issues.
• Participate in sales warehouse meetings monthly. Coordinate promotional information as it pertains to production and capacity utilization.
• Responsible for the physical inventory of finished produced goods as well as raw materials and packaging during period close.
• Perform all duties against a set of standards, i.e., order fill rate, finished goods inventory levels, etc. with acceptable results.