Qureos Mentor

Lakanto

<div>Description: 
 At Lakanto, we&rsquo;re passionate about helping people live healthier lives&mdash;starting with sugar-free, delicious products that don&rsquo;t compromise on taste. As our Production Planning Coordinator, you&rsquo;ll be instrumental in keeping our finished goods production running seamlessly, collaborating with contract manufacturers and internal teams&mdash;Purchasing, Forecasting, Fulfillment, and Sales&mdash;to ensure our sugar-free sweeteners, baking mixes, snacks, and chocolate products land in customers&rsquo; hands when they should.
 It&rsquo;s a role where organization, collaboration, and problem-solving come together to support our growth and bring healthier choices to more people every day. 
Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>
Create and manage production schedules, keeping forecasts and raw materials in mind.</li><li>
Ensure our contract manufacturers meet production deadlines.</li><li>
Work hand-in-hand with internal teams to prioritize and schedule projects, supporting cost savings and exciting new product launches.</li><li>
Build strong relationships with our contract manufacturers to keep everything running efficiently.</li><li>
Track and report performance metrics, putting together monthly scorecards and leading regular reviews.</li><li>
Implement smart, cost-effective strategies to keep our business operations at their best.</li><li>
Negotiate and finalize contracts with assigned manufacturers.</li><li>
Collaborate with contract manufacturers to ensure we&rsquo;re ready for growth by aligning capacity and capabilities with business needs.</li><li>
Plan for the future, projecting capacity and making sure production schedules stay on track.</li></ul>
Requirements:
<ul><li>Supply Chain experience required.</li><li>
A Bachelor's Degree in a related field (e.g., Business, Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management) or equivalent experience is highly desirable.</li><li>
Advanced computer literacy in programs such as Excel or an ERP system is essential.</li><li>
Ability to collaborate with all levels of employees, fostering effective working relationships.</li><li>
Excellent communication and negotiation skills are a necessity.</li><li>
Strong interpersonal skills, enabling successful relationship-building internally and externally to achieve business goals.</li><li>
Highly motivated and results-driven, with the ability to work autonomously.</li><li>
Detail-oriented, capable of working under pressure, and meeting tight deadlines.</li><li>
Willingness to work at our Orem, UT location.</li><li>
Problem-solving and decision-making abilities.</li><li>
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced production environment.</li></ul> 
Benefits &amp; Company Perks:<ul><li>
27 Paid Days Off in Your First Year (12 Paid Holidays and 15 PTO)</li><li>
Excellent Medical, Vision &amp; Dental</li><li>
Voluntary Short &amp; Long Term Disability Coverage</li><li>
Optional 401K</li><li>
Optional HSA Matching Program</li><li>
Team Building Activities</li><li>
Free Products</li><li>
Meaningful work for a company doing good in the world!</li></ul></div>

Production Planning Coordinator

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Production Planning Coordinator