Plant Coordinator

Purpose of the Position

This position is responsible for the coordination, communication, and the execution of flow of materials and product to and from suppliers and external customers, to meet scheduled delivery requirements.

Responsibilities & Essential Functions

• Works on-site at the facility, within ERP System and scheduling tools.
• Review and monitor production schedule for planning of product needs.
• Review inventory levels to minimize loss and prevent shortage.
• Track inbound orders while in transit.
• Generate Purchase Orders in the ERP System and transmit them to the selected vendor.
• Ensure Purchase Order information is accurate; edit orders based on production schedule changes.
• Work in conjunction with the Sales Team.
• Ensure seamless operations to meet customer commitments.
• Create forecasts and set safety stock levels by item.
• Maximize throughput by reviewing available line time.
• Work in conjunction with the Operations Team.
• Communicate regularly with the Plant Manager, Purchasing Support and Logistics Specialists to ensure orders arrive on time and in full.
• Communicate regularly with customers and CSRs on shipment schedules.
• Ensure that if there is a potential for a shortage or interruption in supplies that the affected parties are notified promptly.
• Explore and optimize efficiencies to increase throughput.
• Ensure WIP process flow continues with finished goods

Relationship Management

• Interact with vendors and customers ensuring a consistently positive experience.
• Build relationships with vendors and customers through regular communication regarding purchase orders, schedule changes, and delivery status.
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will possess the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in business related field preferred
• 3-5 years of production planning/material management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of purchasing, scheduling, and inventory control
• Self-motivated with meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in work product
• Demonstrated problem-solving experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Ability and experience operating within an ERP System
• Flexibility and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team player
• Non-remote full-time position

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The work environment characteristics and physical demands described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job operates within a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job inside the office, the employee is frequently exposed to normal working conditions for an office environment with a noise level that is usually quiet to moderate. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand for long periods of time as well as use hands or fingers to reach or handle, and to reach with hands and arms. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee will occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. All vision abilities are required to encompass close-up work. On occasion, employee must be able to tolerate and endure extended seasonal hours and maintain alertness to meet deadlines.

ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Headquartered in Fargo, ND, Anchor Ingredients is the most customer-centric, innovative, and transparent farm-to-food partner, dedicated to delivering premium ingredients and added value services to the food and pet food industries. Our farm-level relationships, combined with our global reach, allow us to efficiently procure and process ingredients from around the region and throughout the world, uniquely positioning us to fulfill our customers' diverse ingredient requirements. We take pride in our world-class team which boasts extensive industry experience combined with an unwavering dedication to our company’s mission, vision and values, and a commitment to delivering quality and innovation throughout the entire food supply chain.

DISCLAIMER:

The Tasks detailed within this Job Description are not intended to represent an exhaustive list of duties that the job holder may be required to undertake. Anchor Ingredients reserves the right to require the job holder to perform any other task which the Responsible Manager may reasonably deem necessary. Anchor Ingredients is an at-will employer, which means that either the employee or the company may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without notice, and with or without cause. We are an equal opportunity employer.