POSITION OBJECTIVE:

To maintain raw material and finished goods inventory based on customer forecasted demand as well as

to schedule production to meet customer demand for all finished goods items efficiently and effectively

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Be able to manipulate customer forecasts into Truvant planning tools to determine raw material and production needs.
• Order supplies to accommodate these customer guidelines, but to not carry inventory quantities that are outside of the contract guidelines or will cause excessive carrying costs to Truvant. 
• Work with the Plant Manager and Production Manager to be sure they are aware of upcoming needs for your product line, special builds, or seasonal builds that will require increased labor.
• Be sure all production orders are sent to the Production Manager or Production Supervisor to allow enough time to efficiently schedule production and meet the customer dates. No production orders should be sent to the production floor until supplies are available unless clearly noted on the order with a due date.
• Offer ideas or suggestions for process improvements regarding planning and purchasing.
• Customer service is a key function to the success of Truvant. This position is the voice that greets our customers, and it is essential to be polite, considerate, helpful, and knowledgeable.
• Projects and other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:

• Three to five years' experience in planning and purchasing

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES:

• Knowledge gained through on the job training of company products, policies, and procedures
• Ability to pay close attention to detail
• Skill in multitasking and time management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organizations systems.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to function cooperatively and effectively in a team environment with peers and personnel in other departments
• Ability to keep company and customer information that is discussed or viewed while under employment with Truvant confidential
• Ability to adhere to all regulatory and company policies, procedures, work instructions including but not limited to: Truvant policies, customer specific policies, ISO, GMP’s, USDA, regulatory food safety and food defense

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to read documents, printouts, computer screens and other communication
• Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with co-workers
• Must be able to reach, touch, grasp
• Must be able to stand and/or walk for prolonged periods of time
• Must be able to climb, stoop/kneel, lift, pull and push
• Must be able to conduct yourself in a safe manner to avoid accidents while on the production floor
• Must be able to work in various environments based on building location and products. 
• Level of Physical Requirements: Sedentary to medium work level; lifting and positioning weight loads up to 40 pounds

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

• 0% - Optional travel may be offered to support business needs