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Gellert Global Group · 1 month ago

Supply Planner 1

Elizabeth, NJ

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

Gellert Global Group is a leading North American food importing company with over 100 years of experience. The Supply Planner I is responsible for managing purchase orders and collaborating with suppliers and logistics to maintain optimal inventory levels, ensuring operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

EmailFood and BeverageFood DeliveryFood TrucksHotelRestaurantsShippingTransportation

Responsibilities

Execute and manage purchase and distribution orders based on MRP requirements and at the direction of the senior planning team

Coordinate with international suppliers to confirm production schedules, order progress and delivery timelines

Partner with logistics, import clearance and warehouse teams to ensure timely arrival and clearance

Collaborate with Supply Chain Team senior planners & team leads to optimize proper planning and stocking parameters considering forecasts, lead times, safety stock, shelf life, MOQs, and transportation needs

Proactively monitor inventory to minimize excess, aging, expired, or dead stock, escalating issues to relevant stakeholders as necessary

Ensure adherence to KPIs, including PO volume, accuracy, costing, fill rate, DIOH, spoils, dead stock, and planned vs. manual order generation

Align and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Other duties assigned as needed

Qualification

Supply chain managementERP systemsProcurementLogisticsInventory managementMicrosoft ExcelCommunication skillsDetail-oriented

Required

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management or related field and/or equivalent experience in the Food industry

Experience using ERP systems, preferably Infor M3

Strong understanding of procurement, logistics, and inventory management best practices

Demonstrable experience using MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word etc.)

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (i.e. pivot tables, v-lookups)

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Benefits

Health: Medical, dental and vision insurance, Company-paid life, accident and long-term disability insurance, flexible spending accounts

Wealth: Competitive pay, annual bonus opportunity, matching 401(k) with immediate vesting upon enrollment, generous employee referral program

Happiness: Professional Growth: Online training courses, virtual and classroom development experiences, education assistance program

Work-Life Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work schedules (subject to your location and role)

Team Building: Employee engagement and recognition programs, wellness, philanthropic and DE&I initiatives, Company-sponsored celebrations, and team-building events