Production Planning, Hog Logistics

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Manager, Hog Logistics, the incumbent has direct accountability for planning hog production cycles, livestock driver and transportation schedules while co-ordinating and communicating with the business to execute the planned movements.

A SNAPSHOT OF SOME OF THE EXCITING THINGS YOU WILL DO:

• Cycle based production planning and inventory management for barns
• Development of transport schedule, including drivers weekly schedule
• Maintain planning databases and SAP logistical information
• Create/manage cycles to facilitate process orders for hog production
• Generate shipping documents and assess returning documentation
• Proficiency in understanding and resolving scheduling issues
• Maintain working relationships with 3rd party transport vendors, processing plant customers, as well as internal customer relationships with Hog Production, Finance, QA, Feed and Animal Health Team
• Assist with period end processes as required
• Provide administrative support and vacation coverage where required

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

• 3 – 5 years of related experience in a formal planning role, preferably in an SAP environment. Strong understanding of work in process systems.
• 2 – 3 years proven SAP experience
• Experience with cycle-based production considered an asset
• Must possess excellent skills in:
  • Interpersonal
  • Strong Analytics
  • Organizational
  • Problem Solving
  • Communication (effective written and oral communication skills to interact across all organizational levels)
  • Computer (MS Excel, Database Mgmt.)
• Ability to work efficiently with all operations
• Ability to work under pressure and handle several complex tasks simultaneously
• Ability to be on a call (approx. every 3rd week)
• Experience working in a livestock business considered an asset
• Equivalent combinations of education, experience and training will be considered