Merchandise Planner - Produce jobs in Portland, ME

Merchandise Planner - Produce develops strategies and techniques to increase sales of produce. Analyzes department profits and profit margins of individual items. Being a Merchandise Planner - Produce controls ordering, inventory, and quality of produce. Responsible for increasing business with new and existing customers. Additionally, Merchandise Planner - Produce may require a bachelor's degree in area of specialty. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. To be a Merchandise Planner - Produce typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. Gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Planner
  • Nichols Portland, LLC
  • Portland, ME FULL_TIME
  • Position Summary:
    This position is responsible for reviewing customer demand daily and creating, updating, and closing corresponding job orders in the ERP system. Also responsible for the daily creation and maintenance of production schedules to ensure on-time delivery to our customers. This position will also serve as a support to the inventory control team to help ensure a high level of inventory accuracy.
    Scope/Supervision and Interaction:
    No direct reports
    Essential Functions:
    • Review customer demand daily through the PRP module in the ERP system.
    • Create, update and close jobs according to customer demand. Jobs should be current and accurate in the ERP system.
    • Manage inventory levels of stocking programs for approved customers.
    • Provide daily updates to Production and Customer Service on any delays or issues that will affect a committed ship date.
    • Create and maintain production schedules in a timely manner.
    • Quickly and effectively communicate production issues to your Supervisor.
    • Assist in managing the inventory in WIP Markets to ensure a high level of inventory accuracy.
    • Work effectively with the purchasing team to ensure timelines from outside services are met.
    • Review item masters daily to ensure routing and material accuracy.
    • Create customer recovery plans as needed in a concise, data-based format and ensure execution.
    • Take complete ownership of an assigned value stream and meet the company goal for on-time delivery.
    • Monitor inventory discrepancies and productivity issues and make recommendations for improvement.
    • Analyze job variances to determine root cause and work with the appropriate department(s) to correct.
    • Assist the inventory team with cycle counts, physical inventory, etc. to achieve the company goal for IRA.
    Qualifications:
    Education and Experience
    • Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience
    • 3 years in a planning role in a manufacturing environment (preferred)
    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
    • Knowledge of manufacturing, inventory, and planning practices in a manufacturing environment.
    • Some knowledge of machine operations or technical background (preferred).
    • Experience with ERP systems (required).
    • Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
    • Strong math skills with attention to detail.
    • Ability to communicate effectively throughout the organization.
    • Fluency in written and spoken English (required).
    • Committed to follow up / follow through with projects and daily tasks, able to effectively multi-task.
    • Able to collect data in a fact-based manner and present it in a meaningful way.
    • Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
    • Demonstrated ability to work independently and take initiative.
    • Commitment to meeting timelines and achieving a high level of customer satisfaction.
    Other Job-Related Demands:
    • Flexibility to alter work schedule based on job demands or the timely completion of projects.
    • Ability to lift and move objects up to 35lbs. without assistance and occasionally up to 50lbs following company safe lifting protocol.
    • Ability to stand and/or sit for long periods of time.
    • Ability to work in an environment with powdered metal, dust, noise, oils, and chemicals.
    Additional Comments:
    The essential functions have been provided as examples of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.
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Delivery Driver/Warehouse Worker
  • Shields Meats & Produce
  • Kennebunk, ME PART_TIME,FULL_TIME
  • SHIELDS MEATS NOW HIRING: Delivery Drivers, Warehouse Workers,Meatroom Workers and Retail store clerks. PART-TIME and FULL TIME JOIN OUR TEAM! Drivers: will deliver and pick up goods and packages., de...
  • 4 Days Ago
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Produce Associate
  • Sam's Club
  • AUGUSTA, ME OTHER
  • Position Summary...Why do our members choose to purchase fruits & vegetables at Sam’s Club? Our members tell us one of the biggest reasons is they get quality & fresh food at low cost. As a part of ou...
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Produce Associate
  • Sam's Club
  • SCARBOROUGH, ME OTHER
  • Position Summary...Why do our members choose to purchase fruits & vegetables at Sam’s Club? Our members tell us one of the biggest reasons is they get quality & fresh food at low cost. As a part of ou...
  • 3 Days Ago
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Produce associate
  • Hannaford
  • Auburn, ME FULL_TIME
  • Perform duties that ensure department appearance, quality, variety, safety, and food safety are consistently maintained at the highest level. Demonstrate a strong culture in support of Hannaford Strat...
  • 8 Days Ago
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Produce associate
  • Hannaford
  • Topsham, ME FULL_TIME
  • Perform duties that ensure department appearance, quality, variety, safety, and food safety are consistently maintained at the highest level. Demonstrate a strong culture in support of Hannaford Strat...
  • 8 Days Ago
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Cashier
  • HMSHOST
  • Portland, ME
  • With a career at HMSHost, you really benefit! We offer: Health, dental and vision insurance Generous paid time off (vaca...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Senior Retail Sales Associate (Full-Time)
  • AutoZone, Inc.
  • South Portland, ME
  • AutoZone's Full-Time Senior Retail Sales Associate drives sales through superior customer service by exceeding customer ...
  • 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Route Sales Trainee - Saco, Maine - $24/hour
  • Hiring Now!
  • Saco, ME
  • Why Flowers?Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is one of the largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the United State...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Route Sales Specialist II - Lewiston, Maine - $26/hour
  • Hiring Now!
  • Lewiston, ME
  • Why Flowers?Flowers Foods, Inc. (NYSE: FLO) is one of the largest producers of packaged bakery foods in the United State...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Assistant Store Manager
  • Extra Space Storage
  • Portland, ME
  • Will work between multiple stores in the district. This location is closed on Sundays. Pay range: $17 to $18 per hour. A...
  • 4/17/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Cashier
  • Walmart
  • Portland, ME
  • Job Description **Overview:** As a Walmart Cashier, you play a crucial role in providing exceptional customer service wh...
  • 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Cashier (Full/Part Time)
  • BJs
  • Portland, ME
  • Responsibilities Processes Member purchases in a courteous and friendly manner, including verifying, renewing, upgrading...
  • 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
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Traveling Retail Merchandiser
  • SAS Retail Services
  • Portland, ME
  • Join our team of Travel Retail Merchandisers! In this role, we handle product movement at retail. We display it, we move...
  • 1/12/2024 12:00:00 AM
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About Portland, Maine

Portland is a city in the U.S. state of Maine, with a population of 67,067 as of 2017. The Greater Portland metropolitan area is home to over half a million people, more than one-third of Maine's total population, making it the most populous metro in northern New England (an area comprising the states of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont). Portland is Maine's economic center, with an economy that relies on the service sector and tourism. The Old Port district is known for its 19th-century architecture and nightlife. Marine industry still plays an important role in the city's economy, with an a...
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Income Estimation for Merchandise Planner - Produce jobs
$67,531 to $91,674
Portland, Maine area prices
were up 1.6% from a year ago
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