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For more than 40 years Cascade Coffee has been the premier specialty coffee contract manufacturer in the Pacific Northwest. Specializing in roasting, grinding, flavoring, and packaging coffee, catering to the world’s finest coffee brands worldwide. Cascade works behind the scenes to provide innovation, world-class coffee roasting, and a wide variety of packaging options to highlight their loyal customer’s brands.

Founded in 1977, the company operates from a 150,000 square foot manufacturing and roasting facility, more than 2 million pounds of green coffee storage facility, 50 million pounds annually of coffee roasting capacity as well as multiple roasting lines, flavor mixing systems and 14 automated packaging lines.

Why Cascade?

We offer a unique blend of benefits for you and your loved ones!

• Healthcare benefits | Multiple coverage levels of medical, dental, and vision plans
• 401k Roth or Pre-Tax options | $1 for $1 match and ZERO vesting period
• Long Term Disability and life insurance | Company provides coverage for all
• Voluntary Life, Disability, Accident & Critical Illness | Various insurance programs are offered to support your needs
• Employee Assistance Program | To support you and your family’s overall well being to achieve your best and most productive self
• Sick and Vacation plans | Cascade understands the vital importance of a quality work/life balance
• Pet insurance | Multiple coverage levels for whatever best suits your furry (or not so furry) friend
• Cascade Cares | Exciting engagement programs each month
• Leadership Training | We invest in and dedicate time to training some of the best leaders in the industry

JOB TITLE: Supply Planning Specialist

SALARY RANGE: $68,000 - $78,500 annually, DOE (Full-Time/Salaried) - Bonus eligible position

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reporting to the Director of Supply Chain and serving as a key member of the Leadership team, this role will be responsible for planning, determining, and executing the production schedule. The position will work with Production Managers and Supervisors on all shifts to organize the production cycle. Responsibilities range from up-to-hour schedule adjustments, to projected weekly product sequences.

JOB DUTIES:

• Transforms planned orders into a finite production schedule to allow for smooth delivery of all orders.
• Tracks execution of production schedules.
• In coordination with the Director of Supply Chain, monitors schedule deviations, and coordinates with the production team to develop, communicate, and implement corrective actions to ensure timely schedule completion.
• Works with Production team to determine optimal use of equipment to meet operating goals, balancing constraints imposed by equipment, systems, and product mix.
• Collaborates with Supply Chain team to ensure raw materials are available to execute schedule.
• In coordination with the Director of Supply Chain, oversees the events of failure to meet schedule, analyzes problems and submits recommendations for changes. Communicates both verbally and written with Supervisors and Managers as needed.
• Analyzes trends and capability data to maintain standards and sequencing.
• Strategically plans production to maximize packaging machine efficiency.
• In coordination with the Director of Supply Chain, analyzes forecast and production data and produces meaningful reporting and recommendations pertaining to production and planning.
• Maintains performance metrics for measurement, comparison, or evaluation of factors affecting planning and scheduling.
• Complies with General Safety Communication Program.
• Performs any other duties/tasks that may be assigned on an as needed basis.

• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Creative and energetic problem solver
• Genuine/authentic communication style
• Fast-Paced and enthusiastic
• Inspirational and Collaborative
• Proactive and action-oriented

DESIRED EXPERIENCE:

• 1-3 years in production planning/scheduling or program management in a manufacturing environment.
• Certification in scheduling/planning preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field preferred.
• High degree of organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills required.
• Knowledge and experience in the use of Microsoft products (e.g., Office 365, Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Exposure to ERP software (such as Oracle, SAP, etc.) and ability to learn new systems.

Cascade coffee is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that promotes and values diversity. We celebrate our differences because we believe diversity drives innovation and leads to sustainable success. We recruit, hire and promote our partners based on capability and performance, without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.