Planning Coordinator

SUMMARY:

The Planning Coordinator has a wide accountability for several activities within the Planning Department, including printing labels for in-process use and finished goods, generating log books and inventory orders, receiving and shipping of samples, reporting of raw material inventories, and ordering of raw materials. This role will coordinate with a wide variety of groups at both Plaquemine and Riceboro, including Planning, Powders, Emulsions, Acrylamide, ATBS, Utilities, Customer Service, and Purchasing.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Read and understand production orders and requests to determine the labeling requirements

Generate inventory orders as requested by the plant for various types (inventory, fines, etc.)

Produce all necessary labels via numerous means (including but not limited to in-process labels, equipment labels, and finished product labels)

Produce log books and other operations forms as needed

Receive and ship samples to Riceboro and/or customers as requested

Receive and control the allocation of labels supplied by customers

Maintain adequate inventory of label and shipping stock

Communicate with Customer Service to order labels from customers when needed

Maintain equipment used in the label production

Report raw material inventory to Purchasing

Order raw materials as determined by inventory and min/max levels

Resolve conflicts with internal customers

Assist in other Planning functions as requested

Requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

High School Diploma or equivalent

Computer proficiency in software applications including MS Office, OMNIS, EZ Label

Prefer 1-2 years of labeling/packaging experience

Able to work well under pressure and in a team environment

Detail orientated with solid organizational, communication and follow-up skills

Customer focused, committed to the satisfaction of external and internal customers

Mature, motivated, self-directed, responsible, flexible and a team player