POSITION SUMMARY: Performs a variety of supply chain generalist functions to ensure customer delivery compliance of their contracted finished goods products. This entails customer service, capacity planning, materials requirement planning, coordinating or purchasing materials (turnkey or consigned), managing inventory, and logistics.

Essential Functions

• Schedules production in accordance to customer forecast demands.
• Orders materials needed for production of customer orders.
• Manages material inventory (date code use by variances against production)
• Sets up part numbers, bill of materials, assembly routing instructions, engineering standards, date code formats and aging requirements.
• Sets up and organizes outbound shipping of finished goods and residual materials.
• Responsible for data maintenance, updating of system records and reports for Supply Chain and Production.
• Executes invoicing for items produced/shipped and extra services performed.
• Reports all material activity to customer as required (via Excel or SAP requirements).
• Communicates with customer contacts via telephone, fax, e-mail and in person as required.
• Language Skills- requires ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, memos and e-mails as well as the ability to effectively interface with co-workers, suppliers, customers, and other employees in English.
• Reasoning Ability- must have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carryout detailed written and/or oral instructions.
• Other as assigned.

Multi-shift production operations may be expansive, noisy and vary in temperature from very cold (USDA) to ambient or warm in summer months. In addition, some facilities are multi-level and may require ascending or descending stairs. Requirements for this position require the ability to access production and warehouse operations to execute hands-on execution of related activities.

Education, Experience & Required Skills

• Associates or undergraduate degree preferred
• Five plus years in Planning and Materials Management generalist functions
• Previous customer service experience preferred
• Progressive experience in food and/or packaging industry

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Downers Grove, IL we are a world-class contract manufacturer producing wholesome baked goods, snacks and packaged foods for many of the world's leading food companies. As one of the largest and fastest growing food co-manufacturing companies in the US, we are the proud owner and operator of over 35 facilities globally. Our nearly 10,000 employee-strong organization is leading the way and setting new standards for quality, safety, flexibility and efficiency while feeding families around the globe.

Hearthside's exceptional growth stems from its ability to address real-world problems for customers of all shapes and sizes, and by our resolute commitment to our belief that there are no great companies without great culture. Our culture of personal empowerment enables growth, learning, and continuous improvement every day!
We are steadfast in our ambition to be the indispensable and most trusted partner to our customers and need your help to do it! Join Hearthside and enjoy a competitive package, outstanding benefits and a diverse work environment.
Hearthside is an Equal Opportunity Employer.