At CJ Schwan’s, we don’t just make food — we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baron®, bibigo®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Freschetta®, Pagoda®, Edwards® and Mrs. Smith’s®. Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality, innovation and the power of food to bring people together.
As a Fulfillment & Inventory Planner, you will manage the deployment of finished food products from production facilities to distribution locations, ensuring product availability and fulfillment of customer demand.
What You Will Do:
• Create and manage purchase orders and stock transfer orders within the ERP system to support service, inventory, and profitability goals.
• Partner with Demand Planning, Customer Service, Supply Planning, Inventory Planning Transportation, Warehousing, FSQ, and third-party logistics providers to drive fulfillment performance and inventory efficiency.
• Optimize inventory placement and storage utilization across distribution centers, depots, and 3PL locations to balance service levels and costs.
• Maintain planning parameters, data integrity, and system controls to support accurate replenishment decisions and consistent execution.
• Monitor inventory and fulfillment metrics, analyze exceptions, and implement corrective actions to improve product availability and operational performance.
• Develop and manage replenishment strategies for seasonal demand, promotions, new product launches, pre-builds, and ongoing business needs.
• Review aging, excess, and at-risk inventory and partner with stakeholders to minimize waste and obsolescence.
What We Look For:
• Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 2+ years of experience in supply chain, fulfillment, inventory planning, logistics, distribution, or a related field.
• Knowledge of replenishment planning, inventory management, transportation, procurement, and distribution operations.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with the ability to interpret data and identify trends.
What We Offer:
The base salary range for this position is $66,000 to $99,000 annually, with eligibility for a 5% annual incentive bonus based on organizational performance. The range reflects factors such as experience, skills, education, certifications, and location, and starting salary may fall anywhere within the stated range.
Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being, including comprehensive health benefits, time off programs, and retirement and financial offerings.
CJ Schwan’s and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. For accommodation requests or assistance with the application, please email career.search@schwans.com.
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