Sample Production Planner

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Sample Production Planner, your new opportunity?

As a Sample Production Planner you will preform necessary tasks to ensure successful fulfillment of sample requests. You will be a point of contact for Sales/Sale Support/ Customer Care on Sample Requests.

Core Responsabilities:

• Perform duties necessary to address incoming customer requests to the individuals work queue: create and release process orders to the manufacturing team
• Determine and create the appropriately sized process orders needed to meet customer demands for non-stock requests based on customer requirements
• Organize process order paperwork and labels into production packets prior to releasing to Lab Scheduler
• Source missing intermediate or raw materials from other Givaudan affiliates and coordinate with the Sample Material Planner to complete the timely completion of your process orders
• Maintain the Internal "Tracking" Notes in LCMS to track progress of request, delays, late codes.
• Keep Customer Care and NA Sales Support group advised on sample issues affecting service levels.
• Perform daily follow up on assigned requests; including maintenance of Backlog, entering correct Late Order Reason Coding with updated notes, regular follow-up if orders are not progressing, and knowing when to escalate to Management
• Participate in all Safety, Sanitation and Quality Trainings and audits and any "Lean" and Continuous Improvement projects
• Work following all relevant requirements including, but not limited to GMP, FSSC, OSHA, HACCP, FDA, USDA, KOSHER and internal safety guidelines. Comply with all local and regional planning procedures
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues in Planning / Process orders / Customer requests, updating Supervisor
• Serve as backup to other planning functions within the sample organization

You?

High School diploma or equivalent required

• 2+ years of related experience, or 1+ years of experience with Associates degree in a related field
• Fluent in English
• SAP, Excel

Benefits include comprehensive medical plans, tuition reimbursement, and a high matching 401k

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At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people's lives.

You work within an inspiring teamwork culture - where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.

Every essence of you enriches our world.

Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.

Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.