When it comes to being wild, we know a thing or two. We're not afraid of trying something new or the hard work it takes to make it happen. It's in our DNA. We've turned a family recipe into a new snacking category. And the wilderness into the world's largest meat snack business, that's still proudly family owned and operated.

We're a company built by innovators, and are driven to not only satisfy your hunger, but to also feed your journey – whether that journey is on the road, on the run, at the campground, at the playground, in the office or in the moment. It’s a journey we share with you. It’s the journey forward of our people, of our communities, of our category…with a reverence for quality and an irreverence for the status quo.

 At Jack Link's Protein Snacks, we see every moment of every day as an opportunity to move forward, to forge new ground. To realize our vision of becoming the World’s #1 Protein Snacking Company. We never give up. You never give up. Together, we keep going. Are you wild enough to join us?

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack manufacturer worldwide. Family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s Protein Snacks also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company is made up of over 4,000 passionate team members, across 11 countries, who share an uncompromising commitment to delivering awesome products and feeding the journey of those who move things forward. The Jack Link’s Protein Snacks portfolio of brands includes, Jack Link’s, Lorissa’s Kitchen, MATADOR Jerky, BiFi and Peperami.

As our supply planner, you will work in a highly-visible role with a cross-functional team including demand planning, production planning, manufacturing (including kitting and repacking) partners to create production and/or fulfillment plans. These plans will support the forecasted demand while maintaining adequate levels of inventory across our network. Additionally, you will ensure the manufacturing sites and distribution centers are aligned to production and fulfillment plans and communicate supply constraints back to the organization. 

Specifically, you will:

• Develop weekly/monthly supply plans as an input to the S&OP process
• Manage various ad-hoc reports from large, complex data sets using Excel 
• Review and revise production and fulfillment plans as required by changes in the sales forecast or manufacturing schedules
• Act as a liaison between Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, & Marketing and functions, communicating and troubleshooting issues, problems and concerns
• Continuously review the shipments vs. forecast and tactically adjust plans as needed.
• Work with manufacturing as required to support warehouse capacity and resource planning.
• Assist in expediting production or inventory receipts, when necessary, to support customer order fulfillment in tight supply or out of stock situations.
• Provide assistance to management/departments on matters related to production or fulfillment planning and forecasting.
• Effectively participate in supply chain projects to deliver expected outcomes.

To be successful in this role, you should possess the following education, skills and experiences: 

• Bachelors Degree in business, supply chain or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• APICS or equivalent supply chain certification preferred.
• Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in a supply planning / scheduling / fulfillment role (preferably for a manufacturer of consumer products) using SAP systems is preferred
• Ability to analyze large, complex of raw data sets in Excel as well as develop new reports as needed
• Demonstrated strong analytical and creative problem-solving skills
• "Acts Like an Owner" by being proactive in managing business activities, building strong relationships, and doing great work. 
• Strong communications skills, especially when communicating via phone
• ERP/MRP (SAP APO/SNP) systems planning experience highly preferred
• Available to travel about 10%

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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