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Production SchedulerThe Irca Group is an International Leader in high quality finished and semi-finished ingredients for the bakery, pastry, and ice cream markets. With a solid history of over 100 years in the industry, the Group has its headquarters in Italy (Gallarate) and a strong global footprint with 23 production sites and over 2000 employees in Europe, the United States and Vietnam.Our core product categories include chocolate, compounds, chocolate decorations, sprinkles, creams, pastry mixes, gelato ingredients, nuts and candied fruit. The most recent acquisition of Kerry Sweet complements our existing categories with the addition of sweet particulates, chocolate confections, inclusions, variegates and frozen fruit purees.Through its 8 key brands (IRCA, Dobla®, in2food, Via Degli Orsini, JoyGelato, RaviFruit, Cesarin and Anastasi®) the IRCA Group offers an unparalleled "one-stop shop" approach for delivering quality solutions to all ingredients needs, through a broad range of innovative products. We offer every day and seasonal solutions to 3 macro channels: Gourmet, Food Manufacturing and Consumer Product (Retail). "Extraordinary made simple"About the RoleThe Production Scheduler is responsible for coordinating supply chain activities, monitoring inventory across the warehouse network, ensuring timely delivery of goods, and production planning and processing of co-manufacturing/production lines.Essential FunctionsPlanning of production materials across multiple locations/co-manufactures.Order processing for co-manufacture and multiple warehouse locations.Coordination of materials between the warehouses/production facilities.Materials requirement planning review for daily transfers.PO management and creation for offsite warehouse locations.Freight management across multiple warehouses, considering delivery requirements, lead times, and allergen requirements.Identify requirements for order fulfilment, safety stock requirements and new product introductionsEnsure aged, slow moving, and obsolete inventory action items are addressed timely.Optimize production planning, with consideration of Allergens, Sanitization, and Changeover impacts.Communicate with Customer Care/update the OCR daily or more often as changes and updates occur.Coordinate and manage cycle count program within each warehouse.Lead weekly scheduling review with production, maintenance, and quality groups.Provide analysis and follow-up to ensure all plant Service, Inventory, and other KPI's are met or exceeded.Become a necessary back up for key roles within the supply chain.Attends and participates in daily meetingsOther projects and responsibilities may be added at the company's discretion.Minimum QualificationsIn-depth knowledge of computerized integrated information systems (manufacturing, materials management, production planning, procurement, and distribution) and a superior understanding of manufacturing material flow in a plant.Strong analytical skillsTraining / Certification / TechnicalHigh level of proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Access)EducationBachelor's Degree or equivalent experience. APICS Certification is preferred though not required.Why Join Us:Irca Group offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits: Medical, Dental, & Vision, 401(k) matching, Paid Vacation, and Holidays, Employee Education Tuition Reimbursement Program.

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