Planning and Distribution Manager

Posted:
12/16/2024, 6:24:06 AM

Location(s):
Little Chute, Wisconsin, United States ⋅ Wisconsin, United States

Experience Level(s):
Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

Workplace Type:
On-site

Job Type:

Regular

Invest in you, Join Agropur. We dairy you! 

 

How Agropur invests in YOU:  

Competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial, and emotional health to include the following perks as well as the standard benefit offerings: 

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short and Long-term Disability Insurance 
  • 401(k) with 7% company contributions 
  • 3 weeks Paid Time Off
  • Paid holidays and 2 floating holidays
  • Paid parental leave
  • Advancement Opportunities

 

What’s involved in this role: 

We are looking for a Planning and Distribution Manager in Little Chute, WI.

  • Manage ERP system and train personnel in use and management of the systems.
  • Train personnel involved in distribution activities.
  • Create and develop Standard Operating Procedures and training programs to ensure that the tasks are carried out with safety, quality, and productivity in mind.
  • Manage in coordination with the Plant Director to develop processes related to shipping and inventory management.
  • Manage all the quality-related requirements within the shipping/receiving process; implement process improvements as needed.
  • Oversee Inventory Management including inventory receipts through POs and batch processing, physical inventories, ordering packaging supplies and salt.
  • Compiles, analyzes and reports on various aspects of obtaining, maintaining and distributing inventories.
  • Manage loads with shipping clerks to include manifest, bills of lading, invoices, orders and other records to define shipping priorities, work assignments and shipping methods.
  • Manage planning/customer service activities for all production departments.
  • Partner with sales to effectively onboard and manage new customers.
  • Manage and oversee procurement operations, including the procure to pay (P2P) process in conjunction with the Plant Controller (Accounting).

What you need to join our team:  

  • Bachelor’s Degree in a related field required.
  • Minimum five (5) years of supply chain management experience required.
  • SAP experience preferred.
  • Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered. 

Where you’ll be working: 

Our Little Chute, WI, plant is home to about 140 employees. This facility is a top manufacturer of IQF sticks that are supplied to the appetizer industry. Next to the plant is our well-known Simon’s Specialty Cheese store, which has about 20 employees. Simon’s is a Wisconsin-themed store, with everything from meats and cheese to clothing and craft spirits.

 

  • Agropur’s US operations produce 1 billion pounds of quality, award-winning cheese each year. We create more than 20 different varieties, and provide whey protein and dry ingredients which are by-products of the cheesemaking process. As one of the world’s largest dairy producers, Agropur partners with some of the most recognizable food, beverage and nutrition brands to help feed the world. Better Dairy. Better World. Agropurus.com 

 

We dairy you! JOIN AGROPUR.

 

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and walks of life. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive experience for all employees and applicants. We will therefore work with candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.