Planning and Distribution Manager

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

• Salary range 005: $82,100-$102,600 (Salary will be determined based on skills, education, training & experience related to the position.)

What's involved in this role:

We are looking for a Planning and Distribution Manager in Le Sueur, MN.

The Planning and Distribution Manager is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and managing all activities related to distribution and logistics, including, but not limited to: Cheese and Whey shipping, inventory of finished goods production, purchasing of materials and packaging, inventory management, managing distribution and warehouse personnel, and managing external warehousing logistics and processes.

• Manage the activities of personnel engaged in the shipping of cheese and whey products to customers.

• 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.

• Ensure staffing is appropriate and trained to function in each area for optimal and efficient receipt, shipment, transfer, and fulfillment of products.

• Manage in coordination with the Plant Manager to develop processes related to shipping and inventory management.

• Work with the appropriate people in other departments to 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.

• Direct implementation of objectives, goals and policies of direct and indirect reports.

• 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.

• Coordinate and direct sales orders with Custom and Whey sales.

• Oversee and ensure GMPs are followed and the overall cleanliness of the warehouse is maintained.

• Responsible for ensuring staff and all warehouse infrastructures are compliant with FDA/SQF/NSF regulations.

What you need to join our team:

• Bachelor's Degree in a related field required.

• Equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be considered.

• Minimum five (5) years of supply chain management experience required.

• Supply Chain / APICS certification preferred.

Where you'll be working:

• 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

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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.