ERP Specialist, Food Plant Position Available In South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut

Job Description:

A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work youdo- it’s about your personal growth and creating meaningful change.

Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. That meansimproving how people eat, funding grants for school gardens,providing access to fresh and healthy food to people living withinfood deserts, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and somuch more. Working with us means you are making a difference withinyour community and beyond. We aren’t just a grocery store: we’reworld-changers. And with your help, we will continue to set thestandards of excellence and revolutionize the grocery industry. TheEnterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Specialist is responsible foruploading and maintaining accurate ERP product data to optimizekitchen processes and streamline inventory management, costcontrol, production planning, and recipe management for the metrofood production facility.•Sage X3 ERP experience preferred•FoodManufacturing experience required

Responsibilities:

Work withinternal stakeholders to drive efficiency, quality, and accuracy ofERP master data. Continuously assess product data through the usageof exception reports to ensure ERP data quality and integrity, rootcausing any issues and communicating with all relevant departments.

Participate in the change order process and new productintroduction, taking responsibility for ERP-related activities.

Provide input and guidance on the most efficient ways to structurechange requests as they relate to the release and maintenance ofdata in the ERP system. Provide ERP training/support forproduction, inventory and QC team members Ensure ERP supports fullproduct traceability and facilitates rapid response for auditingneeds. Participate in continuous cycle counting and yearlyinventory audits and report on discrepancies. Generate and reporton inventory control metrics such as actual vs. theoretical usage,including stockouts and cycle count accuracy. Support theimplementation of our manufacturing processes and systems andcollaborate with Facility Leadership to support kitchen operationsand corresponding requirements. Generate reports to help FacilityLeadership make informed decisions. Ensure data accuracy andcompliance with food safety regulations within the ERP environment.

Become a subject matter expert on the ERP system, understanding itsconfigurations, modules, and best practices. Maintain comprehensiveknowledge of, and ensure compliance with, relevant regulatory rulesand standards, including Occupational Safety and HealthAdministration (OSHA), US Department of Agriculture (USDA), StateDepartment of Agriculture, Hazard Analysis and Critical ControlPoint (HACCP), Food Safety and Modernization Act (FSMA), Americanswith Disabilities Act (ADA), Department of Labor, Health andSanitation regulations, Food and Drug Administration (FDA), andWeights and Measures. Establish and maintain collaborative andproductive working relationships with Store Support teams andOperational Areas supported by Facility Leadership. Foster apositive work environment of outstanding teamwork and mutualrespect.

Qualifications:

BA/BS degree in Information Technology,Computer Science, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management,or a related field OR equivalent combination of education and ERPexperience within a food manufacturing facility. 18 monthsexperience within a food production environment and 6 months ofsupervisory experience in the food manufacturing industry. Strongunderstanding of Sage X3 ERP system or similar ERP systems,including finance, inventory management, procurement, andproduction planning modules. Hands-on experience with ERPimplementation, customization, and maintenance is highly valued.

Knowledge of Power BI is a plus. Basic understanding ofmanufacturing operations, supply chain management, environmentalhealth and safety, and OSHA. Strong computer skills; proficiency inselect Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint); andability to learn custom applications. Understanding of financialsand Profit & Loss (P&L) statements. Ability to work well withothers, self-motivated, and capable of working independently withlittle supervision. Ability to work a flexible schedule based onthe needs of the facility, including nights, weekends and holidaysas required. Ability to build strong partnerships with keystakeholders. A genuine passion for food and a deep commitment toour purpose to nourish people and the planet.

Physical Requirements/ Working Conditions:

Must adhere to company dress code, standardsof production kitchen dress, and personal protective equipment(PPE). Must be able to perform the essential functions of the jobwith reasonable accommodation.

Hand use:

single grasping, finemanipulation, pushing and pulling.

Work requires the followingmotions:

bending, twisting, squatting, and reaching. Exposure toFDA-approved cleaning chemicals.

Exposure to temperatures:

90degrees Fahrenheit. Ability to work in wet and dry conditions. AtWhole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employmentopportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race,color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexualorientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status,disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. WholeFoods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based onqualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.

The wage range for this position is $27.00-$45.50 Hourly,commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers “WholeBenefits”. Whole Benefits may include health insurance, retirementplan benefits, eligibility for a store discount, paid time off andaccess to other benefit programs. Eligibility for Whole Benefits isdetermined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan ata person’s date of hire. For additional information, visit ourWhole Foods Market Careers site:https://careers.wholefoodsmarket.com/benefits. At Whole FoodsMarket, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for allTeam Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion,national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genderidentity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any otherlegally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires andpromotes individuals solely based on qualifications for theposition to be filled and business needs. Whole Foods Market workswith job sites like Indeed, LinkedIn, and ZipRecruiter to promoteopportunities at our company. Please be aware that other careersites may not be accurate or up to date and may even be fraudulent.

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