PLANNER – CO-PACKERS | SPANISH BILINGUAL

PLANNER – CO-PACKERS | SPANISH BILINGUAL

Work Setup: Remote
Department: Supply Chain / Planning
Employment Type: Full-Time

JOB OVERVIEW

We are looking for a Planner – Co-packers to manage production planning and operational coordination with external manufacturing partners. The role ensures product availability, accurate inventory, timely production, and smooth coordination across internal teams and co-packer facilities.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage production planning and scheduling for co-packers.
• Monitor inventory, materials, production, and delivery requirements.
• Coordinate day-to-day operations and production priorities with co-packers.
• Review and validate production reports, inventory balances, and consumption data.
• Monitor co-packer performance, schedule adherence, service levels, and inventory availability.
• Track material shortages, production delays, and shipment discrepancies.
• Manage ERP/EDI transactions and ensure planning system updates are accurate and timely.
• Support onboarding and setup of new co-packers.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Logistics, Quality, and Customer Service teams to resolve operational issues.
• Support new product introductions, packaging changes, and production transitions.
• Maintain BOM and BP formats and other planning documentation.
• Follow up on required delivery documents, including BOLs and COAs.
• Prepare manual production declarations and reports.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives to enhance planning and inventory efficiency.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of experience in production planning, supply chain, inventory control, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience working with co-packers or third-party manufacturers is preferred.
• Experience in the Food & Beverage or Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry is a plus.
• Fluent/Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong knowledge of inventory management, production planning, logistics, and supply chain processes.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Strong follow-up and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong operational accuracy.
• Able to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.

WHY JOIN US?

• 100% Remote Work Setup
• Opportunity to work with international supply chain and manufacturing operations
• Career growth and professional development opportunities