Supply Chain Planner at Ready Foods Inc.

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Description

About Ready Foods Inc.

Ready Foods Inc. is a proud, family-owned food manufacturer based in Denver, Colorado. We specialize in producing high-quality, ready-to-eat and ready-to-cook products for food service and retail customers. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and community drives everything we do.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Supply Chain Planner to join our dynamic team. This role is critical to ensuring the efficient flow of materials and products through our supply chain, supporting production schedules, and maintaining optimal inventory levels. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills, a collaborative mindset, and a passion for continuous improvement. This team member must enjoy working in a fast-paced, high-growth company environment where agility, ownership, and cross-functional collaboration are key to success.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end planning and execution for multiple production lines, ensuring alignment with demand forecasts and production capacity, and equipment availability.
• Place and manage all purchase orders required to fulfill production needs, ensuring timely delivery and cost efficiency.
• Monitor and manage material flow to maintain optimal inventory levels and ensure on-time shipments for all raw materials.
• Develop and maintain production and inventory plans to meet customer demand while minimizing waste and cost.
• Minimize supply disruptions and swiftly implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Collaborate with sourcing, production, and sales teams to align supply chain activities with business goals.
• Monitor inventory levels and adjust plans to avoid stockouts or overages.
• Analyze historical data, forecasts, and market trends to improve planning accuracy.
• Identify and resolve supply chain bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to support reliable sourcing and delivery.
• Manage batch production processes with consideration for shelf life, perishability, and production cycle times.
• Support new product launches and seasonal planning initiatives.
• Maintain planning parameters in ERP systems and ensure data accuracy.
• Prepare reports and dashboards to communicate supply chain performance metrics.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Operations, or related field.
• 2+ years of experience in supply chain planning, preferably in food manufacturing or CPG.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., JustFoods, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; ability to perform root cause analysis and develop improvement plans.
• Strong organizational and attention to detail
• Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across departments and with external suppliers.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and manage multiple priorities.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and inventory optimization principles is a plus.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement and waste reduction.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement
• Supportive, collaborative and inclusive work environment
• The chance to make a meaningful impact in a growing, community-focused company.