Supply Planner I

Gellert Global Group consists of many of the leading North American food importing companies (Atalanta Corporation, Camerican International, Finica, GGG Manufacturing) and has been involved in importing food products for over 100 years. The combined revenues of GGG exceed $1.7 billion. GGG companies provide strength in sourcing, insurance, finance, logistics, food safety and information technology, and supplies the needs of retailers, distributors, foodservice chains, hotels, cruise lines, and food manufacturers alike.

Summary:
The Supply Planner I is an integral part of the supply chain team, responsible for Purchase Order execution in order to maintain optimal inventory levels to meet business objectives. This role focuses on purchase order management and cross-functional collaboration to ensure seamless operations. The ideal candidate excels in a dynamic, fast-paced environment, proactively addressing challenges in supplier management, logistics, compliance, and quality assurance. Success in this role directly impacts customer satisfaction and operational efficiency, making it a vital contributor to GGG’s overall performance.

• Execute and manage purchase and distribution orders based on MRP requirements and at the direction of the senior planning team.
• Coordinate with international suppliers to confirm production schedules, order progress and delivery timelines.
• Partner with logistics, import clearance and warehouse teams to ensure timely arrival and clearance.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Team senior planners & team leads to optimize proper planning and stocking parameters considering forecasts, lead times, safety stock, shelf life, MOQs, and transportation needs.
• Proactively monitor inventory to minimize excess, aging, expired, or dead stock, escalating issues to relevant stakeholders as necessary.
• Ensure adherence to KPIs, including PO volume, accuracy, costing, fill rate, DIOH, spoils, dead stock, and planned vs. manual order generation.
• Align and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Other duties assigned as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field and/or equivalent experience in the Food industry
• Experience using ERP systems, preferably Infor M3
• Strong understanding of procurement, logistics, and inventory management best practices.
• Demonstrable experience using MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word etc.)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (i.e. pivot tables, v-lookups)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines