Job Description

About the Company

At Engelman’s Bakery we believe in the time-honored craft of transforming simple, wholesome ingredients into something extraordinary. But what truly sets us apart isn’t just our baking—it’s our service. For over 40 years, we’ve built lasting relationships with food distributors, executive chefs, and culinary professionals who trust us not only for quality but for our deep expertise in baking products that their guests will love. With a family lineage of bakers spanning 200 years, Engelman’s Bakery combines old-world recipes and premium ingredients to create products that stand out. At Engelman’s, we don’t just bake bread—we create experiences rooted in tradition and service. Apply to join our Team today!

About the Role

Working under the Director of Operations, the Supply Chain Planner will work collaboratively with Sales, Operations, Customer Service, and Finance to provide leadership and coordination of all aspects of production planning, production scheduling, materials management, inventory control, and procurement at the Norcross location. Success in this role means consistently meeting production and delivery targets while minimizing costs and disruptions. By driving data-driven decisions and process improvements, the Supply Chain Planner helps the company remain competitive and responsive to market changes.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Create and optimize the daily production schedule to ensure the most efficient schedule for production while maintaining excellent inventory levels.
• Complete ownership of finished goods and production materials inventory, including accuracy, min/max levels, physical inventories and cycle count program.
• Ownership of daily processing accuracy including production orders, FIFO policies, and raw material usage/shortages.
• Manage the procurement of ingredients and packaging materials for the plant, including third party finished good items.
• Ensure and oversee accurate counting and reporting of receipts and inventories into the proper systems.
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure that expectations are understood; ensure that performance against expectations is measured and monitored on a regular basis.
• Coordinate inbound and outbound plant shipping and receiving.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of relevant activities and drive improvements.
• Analyze current supply chain processes, identify areas for improvement, and implement effective solutions to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and reporting as needed.
• Perform other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of this role.

Basic Qualifications (Education and/or Experience)

• Required – Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field from an accredited 4-year college, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Required – At least 5 years of progressively responsible experience in supply chain, process improvement, or consulting.
• Preferred – Prior experience working in Food and Beverage Manufacturing.
• Preferred – Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other process improvement methodologies.
• Preferred - Ability to operate industrial powered equipment.

Additional Qualifications (Job Skills, Abilities, Knowledge)

• Expert analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficient experience in supply chain management software and tools
• Proficient in Sales, Ops, Inventory Planning (SIOP).
• Proficient in Project Management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Excel skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, or crouch; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, taste, or smell. Must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. Occasional exposure to wet and humid conditions. Occasional need to work in a freezer environment. Noise level is moderate. May be asked to travel up to 5% of the time.

Pay range and compensation package

• Base Salary $90,000/yr - $115,000/yr
• Bonus @ Target
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/401(k)

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