Network Product Supply Planner II

Network Product Supply Planner II

With more than 80 years of crafting "The Finest Italian Cheeses Money Can Buy," Grande is a leader in the industry! Whether partnering with independent pizzerias from coast-to-coast to ensure they're delivering the very best pizza to their customers or assisting our food manufacturing partners in delivering specialty whey ingredient solutions, our commitment to quality can't be matched. While Grande's reputation of excellence in the market is important, we believe our commitment to our workplace and community culture is of equal merit – our Associates come first at Grande. To complement our industry-leading benefits, Grande puts an emphasis on your career growth opportunities, while always promoting a positive work/life balance and supporting the communities in which we live and work.

In Fond du Lac (FDL) you get the full four-season experience – warm in the summer with highs reaching into the 80s and plenty of sunshine for golf, biking, camping and live music under the open sky, and brisk air in the winter with average temps in the 20s and ample snow for snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, ice fishing and winter festivals. The greater FDL area (population 43,000) is easy to get around and roughly an hour drive to almost all major metros in the state (Milwaukee, Madison and Fox Cities/Green Bay). We've been rated "Top 100" in job growth among small U.S. metro areas. Additionally, our cost of living is 4% below the national average and you'll pay 21% less for housing, rent and property taxes compared to the rest of the country. From wonderful educational partners (public and private K12 schools and three local colleges/universities), a plethora of things to do/see, and a vibrant business and commerce community… learn more about how you can call Fond du Lac, HOME!

Ready to make an impact across the entire supply chain? Grande is looking for a Network Product Supply Planner II to help keep our cheese and whey production running smoothly, from milk pickup to final shipment. If you thrive on solving problems, balancing schedules, and working cross-functionally, this role is for you. You'll own production planning across our Grande facilities and co-manufacturers, manage inventory to meet quality standards, and partner with the ERP Team to streamline and automate planning processes that drive real results. If you're detail-driven and thrive in a collaborative environment, join us and help shape a smarter, more efficient supply network.

What you need to be considered for the role:

• 4 Year / Bachelors Degree in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain, Agriculture, Dairy Science, Animal Science, or another related field required. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Minimum of three (3) years of previous production and inventory management and/or supply chain management experience.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as discounts, interests, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exits.
• Adaptability with computer skills.
• Ability / willingness to travel 10% or more to other Grande facilities as needed.

Preferred:

• APICS or CSCMP participation a plus.
• Lean/Six Sigma certification highly desirable.

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