Milk Planning Specialist

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based nutrition company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and dairy products to nourish consumers.With nearly $3B in annual retail sales, fairlife's portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes : fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health.A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading

learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.The construction of fairlife's manufacturing facility in Webster, NY is underway. This state-of-the-art, 750k sq ft, greenfield plant is expected to be operational in late 2025 and will lay the foundation for fairlife's next phase of growth as the leading dairy nutrition provider. While coupling the industry's latest technologies and fairlife's operational excellence to build this world-class facility, fairlife plans to hire 250 new employees and bring in approximately 5 million lbs. of milk a day, with room to grow over the coming years.job purpose : The Milk Planning Specialist for incoming raw milk and processing work in coordination with the Supply Chain and Operations teams to ensure proper flow of milk into and through the processing portion of the Webster production facility. Provides daily and weekly coordination on raw milk receiving and development of the processing plan in conjunction with production schedule. Maintains a balanced inventory of raw milk and components to allow for the seamless execution of daily run plans on the production lines across our 24 / 7 / 365 operation. Works with Operations team members to optimize equipment capabilities, available tank space, existing milk inventories and production line performance.responsibilities : Works closely with production scheduling to gain alignment on required raw milk receiptsCoordinates membrane run plans to meet production line requirementsDevelops the milk process forecast / schedule and monitors the plant performance for adherence and adjusts accordinglyCoordinates inbound contractual requirements with our dairy suppliers and bulk load outs with providersThis position requires monitoring of plant performance to plan each day of operationSupport new product launches to meet in market timelinesOwn the administration and review of milk receipts and associated follow-upsIdentify cost savings and process improvement opportunities and make recommendationsSupports customer service function, allocation of purchase orders and adjusting inventory levelsCoordinate Orders received and Inventory availability and communicate with Ops to determine production requirementsLiaison with all vendors on order / delivery concernsPerforms miscellaneous job-related duties as assignedskills / qualifications required : Minimum of 2 to 5 years in fluid milk or value-added processingBachelor's degree preferred or 3 years of experience with Operations or Production planningSkill in organizing resources and establishing prioritiesStrong internal and external customer focus with great follow-upStrong computer skills including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and AccessStrong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse communityAbility to communicate effectively, both orally and in writingTolerance of ambiguity; flexibility is keyworking conditions and physical requirements : Work is normally performed in a typical interior / office work environment, however regular audits of the plant are expectedNo or very limited physical effort requiredLimited exposure to physical riskSome travel to various sites in other states may be requiredfood safety requirements : Notify supervision of any repairs or adjustments that are required that may affect product quality or food safety.Understand, observe, and comply with the handling and usage of the color-coded container policy while in the Production Areas.Perform all duties necessary to meet Company, Customer and / or Government requirements / standards as prioritized by the Company.Ability to initiate action to prevent the occurrence of nonconformities relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the product, processes, quality system, or safety system.Identify and record any problems relating to Food Safety and the Quality of the ingredients, processes, quality system, or safety system.Control further processing or delivery of nonconforming product in terms of Food Safety and Quality issues until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected.In the event of absence, another employee with the same skill level will assume the duties and responsibilities as required.position location : Webster, NYreports to : Supply Planning Managertravel requirements : under 5%exempt / nonexempt : Exemptbase pay range : $80-90k

• Base pay offered may vary depending on geography, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A full range of medical, financial, and / or other benefits, dependent on the position, is offered.fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email .