ASR Group is the world's largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England, Portugal. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company's brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino, C&H, Redpath, Tate & Lyle, Lyle's and Sidul.

　　OVERVIEW

　　The Sr. Production Planner is a critical role on the Distribution Team, they provide analysis, decision-making, and planning in support of the order fulfilment process in the footprint under his/her responsibility. They are responsible for taking the overall planned needs of the organization and breaking them down into increments that can be met based on machine capacities, labor availability, machine availability and any other unforeseen operational constraints. A key aspect of this role is to actively participate in Distribution projects, inter-departmental projects and help drive towards achieving corporate strategic goals. This position can serve as a back-up role to the Distribution Manager when needed and provides developmental leadership opportunities to enhance career progression.

　　DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

　　Conduct analysis and provide recommendations for Supply Chain cost-reduction and continuous improvement opportunities.Lead or participate in project teams to plan and execute Strategic Initiatives.Develop and/or improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including cross-functional process mapping and streamlining activities.Lead effort to incorporate advanced scheduling tools and optimize production planning process.Primary responsibilities are similar to Production Planner, including but not limited to:Allocate available sugar by deciding which lines run based on machine availability, customer priority and product profitability.Create weekly production plan that will maximize line efficiency and order fulfillment, while mitigating replenishment freight expense.Review Open Orders daily, identify inventory deficits, and adjust production plan as required, with a focus on order management and service levels. Determine inventory location for products being made; retain in refinery warehouse or ship to 3PL warehouses.Facilitate scheduling tradeoffs (efficiency / order completeness) when existing production and inventory capacity cannot meet customer demand. Create and maintain production orders in SAP per production schedule.Review actual vs planned production, communicate significant supply gaps and risks to Operations, Customer Service and Planning, and coordinate resolutions.Primary source of contact for Customer Service inquiries as related to order fulfilment status.Collaborate with MRP / Purchasing on packaging requirements to accomplish production schedule.Consult with Distribution Manager on customer order placement to address trade-offs of 3PL inventory consumption vs direct from manufacturing plant shipments.Coordinate execution of planned downtime (equipment overhauls / capital projects) across Operations and Planning.Coordinate reverse logistics tasks for non-conforming products.Support Planning on new product rollout by conducting capacity analysis, components planning, risk assessment and implement action plans.Perform all other duties assigned.

　　WORK EXPERIENCES

　　Minimum of 5 years experience in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Planning or related fieldSAP experience requiredPrevious project management, process improvement, and / or project execution experience.

　　EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS

　　BS degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Operations, or equivalent related experienceMS degree preferredAPICS certification a plus

　　ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)

　　Proficiency with MS Office requiredDecision maker with strong analytical and negotiation skillsStrong leadership, organizational and communication skills in a cross-functional role.Attention to detail with the ability to multitask and prioritizeCustomer and Stakeholder focusedExcellent interpersonal relationship skills focusing on teamwork and collaboration within all levels of the businessAbility to derive solutions, provide recommendations and make decisions with limited informationSelf-motivated, enthusiastic and proactiveAbility to quickly learn inter-departmental business processesDemonstrated ability to understand issues, develop plans and set metrics to measure progress towards goalsAble to handle day to day tactical concerns while staying on course with long term strategic targets

　　LOCATION OF ROLE

　　Buffalo, NY

　　The pay range for this position is below. The pay rate for the successful candidate will depend on the candidate's qualifications and prior experience.

　　Range: $69,000 to $128,000

　　For more than 100 years, our employees have taken pride in "Making Life a Little Sweeter" by providing our customers and consumers with quality service and sugar products. Our commitment to that principle drives us in all that we do and encourages us to uphold our company's high ethical standards of business conduct to ensure our continued success.

　　Equal Opportunity Employer

　　Our Company is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy and practice of this Employer to comply with all applicable fair employment practices and equal opportunity laws in every country where our employees work, and to provide employment opportunities, as well as administer all terms and conditions of employment, to all qualified persons on an equal basis. The Employer prohibits discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other category protected by law.

　　Minimum Salary: 31200.00Maximum Salary: 31200.00Salary Unit: Yearly