Master Production Planner

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JOB INFORMATION

Title:

Master Production Planner

Title Description:

Master Production Planner

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Reports To:

Dir, Sup Chain & Procure

Supervises:

Approved Date:

2/1/2023 1:09:22 PM

Date Last Edited:

8/9/2024 11:34:06 AM

Locations:

CA Chico

Function:

Supply Chain

Business Entity:

SNBC Chico Brewery

Cost Center:

Supply Chain

Employee Type:

FT Exempt 1

Age Requirement:

21+

Employee Supervisory Classification:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Master Production Planner is a key member of Sierra Nevada Brewing's Supply Chain team. The primary responsibility of the Master Production Planner is developing and communicating the rolling master production plans for brewing and packaging operations in accordance with the Sales & Operations Process (S&OP). This role requires a strong technical background preferably in a mid to large size brewery environment.

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With the inputs from the Sales and Operations Planning process create aggregate rolling 12-16 week operations master supply plans that ensure proper product freshness with the goal of meeting service level targets while maximizing production effectiveness and minimizing inventory investments.

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Coordinate the aggregate Master Production Plan with Material Buyers to align procurement and inventory strategies, resulting in consistent availability of sourced materials to achieve master production plan and weekly production schedule requirements.

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Communicate the aggregate Master Production Plan with Operations teams to align all resources to achieve master production plan and weekly production schedule requirement with focus on maintaining inventory target levels and service levels. Serve as an early warning system on misalignment of operational capabilities and demand trends

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Collaborate with the Commercial, Innovation and Production teams to ensure on-time execution of New Product launches once the release dates enter into the mid-range planning horizon.

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Support the development of the Supply-side Sales and Operations Planning meeting agenda and content.

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Assist in the management of the Master Data effort required to support our planning and purchasing systems with the goal of providing consistent and process driven management of all Supply Chain related data elements, to include but not be limited to Item Masters, Supplier Masters, BOMs and Routers.

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Responsible for continuous improvement of the master planning process and performance.

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Develop and report on brewing and packaging Supply Chain KPIs including but not limited to schedule adherence, on-time starts and in process inventory measures.

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Serves as co-functional Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all processes and tools related to data, data integration, data reporting and analytics. Ensure Supply Chain tools are functioning as intended, consistently looking for methods and tools to improve how we operate.

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Serve as contingency backup to production schedulers and buyers if necessary.

up to 20%

Occasional travel required, primarily to other breweries and to attend training seminars

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree

Supply Chain, Business Analytics, or Finance related

X

or

Four (4) years experience in Supply Chain in lieu of degree is acceptable

4 years

CPG, materials planning experience

X

2 years

production scheduling

X

2 years

demonstrated Continuous Improvement experience preferred, (Six Sigma, Lean Certifications preferred)

X

Proficient level at Power Query, VBA, statistical packages desired, SQL (query building and optimizing), Power BI and other related software (Microsoft O365)

X

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Excellent analytical skills, including the ability to utilize and integrate data from various sources, accurately interpret data, and appropriately apply findings to business issues

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Solid understanding of supply chain principles and tradeoffs. Need to be able to demonstrate how cause and effect would influence metrics within supply chain scenarios.

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Strong customer orientation with recognition that the supply chain functions services the needs of both internal customers and external customers

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Strong communication skills: interpersonal, verbal, written, and presentation skills for both internal and external purposes

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High degree of learning agility with ability to rapidly develop supply chain and continuous improvement expertise

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Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain relationships and cross-functional business partnerships

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Ability to effectively navigate ambiguity and lead change in an environment with constantly changing priorities

ISM or ASCM Supply Chain Certification

upon hire

X

or

willingness to obtain

within 2 Years

Frequencies listed represent the percentage of time spent performing the task during a regularly scheduled shift

| Rarely 0-25% | Occasionally 26-50% | Frequently 51-75%  | Constantly 76-100% |

• Sitting - Frequently
• Walking - Occasionally
• Standing - Occasionally
• Lifting - Occasionally (35)
• Squatting - Occasionally
• Climbing - Occasionally
• Kneeling - Occasionally
• Crawling - Occasionally
• Twisting (Waist) - Occasionally
• Twisting (Neck) - Occasionally
• Talking - Frequently
• Hearing - Frequently

Frequencies listed represent the percentage of time spent performing the task during a regularly scheduled shift

| Rarely 0-25% | Occasionally 26-50% | Frequently 51-75%  | Constantly 76-100% |

• Indoors - Constantly
• Outdoors - Occasionally
• Humid - Occasionally
• Exposure to wet environments - Frequently
• Work near loud noises - Frequently
• Work near loud noises requiring ear protection - Frequently
• Work near moving mechanical parts - Frequently

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and respectively encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.