POSITION SUMMARY
Who We Are:
Nassau Candy is a premier importer, manufacturer, and distributor of specialty confections, fine foods, and promotional products. With decades of industry expertise, we take pride in providing high-quality products and exceptional service to retailers nationwide. Our commitment to innovation, integrity, and excellence has made us a leader in the industry. At Nassau Candy, we foster a collaborative and dynamic workplace where growth and teamwork are at the core of our success.
We are currently hiring a Manufacturing Planning Coordinator, who will be responsible for coordinating and supporting the planning, scheduling, procurement, inventory, forecasting, fulfillment, and supply chain activities required to support efficient manufacturing operations.
This role serves as a key link between the Manufacturing, Production Planning, Procurement, Warehouse, Inventory Control, Sales, Customer Service, and Operations teams. The Manufacturing Planning Coordinator ensures that production requirements are accurately planned, materials are available, inventory is properly managed, customer demand is considered, and key operational metrics are tracked and reported.
The successful candidate will help ensure the organization has the appropriate materials, inventory, production plan, and operational visibility necessary to meet business and customer requirements.
The position requires strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. The Manufacturing Planning Coordinator will be capable of managing multiple priorities, identifying potential risks, maintaining accurate data, and proactively communicating issues that may impact production schedules, inventory levels, or customer fulfillment.
Responsibilities of the Role:
- Maintain proper inventory levels on items monitored
- Create replenishment loads that are optimized to minimize logistical costs
- Maintain adequate inventory levels on all SKU’s pertaining to this role
- Work closely with the Master Planner and Production Coordinator ensuring minimal delays and smooth execution
- Support the Operations teams and Planning team with the rollout of new products, promotional packaging, and holiday inventory planning on purchased products.
- Participate in the review of inventory levels and warehouse capacity, initiate and coordinate necessary product movements to prevent out of stock and out of date issues as well as overstock/warehouse capacity challenges
- Report on close-date inventory and work to reduce Breakage, Damage and Loss (BDL) due to product age and request Disposition
- Vendor Relations: Source new vendors, negotiate price brackets, assist in onboarding; manage vendors' brands and lead times to maintain proper inventory levels
- Prepare and sequence production schedules for the following weeks. Stay in constant communication with assigned departments to ensure execution of the schedule.
- Review and analyze line capacity to determine if alternative sourcing is required - If capacity issue exists, coordinate within the department to ensure consistent supply.
You Have:
- Bachelor’s degree (Business Administration, Management, or equivalent)
- 2 to 4 years previous manufacturing production planning / coordination experience.
- Strong analytical skills and understand advanced mathematical concepts.
- Intermediate / advanced Excel and general systems knowledge.
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skill
Why Join Nassau Candy?
🌟 Competitive Pay
🌟 Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, AFLAC, Pet Insurance!
🌟 Vacation & PTO
🌟 401(K) Retirement Plan
🌟 Family-Oriented Company Culture – Business casual attire, team collaboration
🌟 Employee Discounts on Products
🌟 Promote-from-within culture with growth opportunities
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and value diversity in our workplace.
Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today! 🚀
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or equivalent
- 2 to 4 years of manufacturing production planning or coordination experience
- Strong analytical skills and understanding of advanced mathematical concepts
- Intermediate or advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- General systems knowledge
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
What We Do
Nassau Candy is one of North America's largest and most respected wholesale candy distributors, fine food suppliers, and private label manufacturers. With a legacy dating back to 1920, we have grown into a full-service B2B supplier offering an expansive selection of bulk candy, bulk chocolate, gourmet foods, novelties, and more to candy stores, retailers, specialty shops, concessionaires, and hospitality groups. We carry a vast catalog of top-selling national brands including Hershey’s, Jelly Belly, M&M’s, Haribo, NERDs, and Godiva, alongside exclusive in-house offerings such as Clever Candy and Nancy Adams. Our portfolio spans novelty candy, nostalgic treats, seasonal sweets such as Valentine’s Day, Halloween Candy, Christmas treats, and both bulk and packaged chocolate. We also offer healthy snack alternatives including trail mixes, nuts, gluten-free, and organic products. Beyond candy, Nassau Candy distributes a growing selection of gourmet food products, beverages, refrigerated items, personal care goods, household care products, souvenirs, and children’s and adult novelties. This makes us not only a leader in confectionery but also a versatile distributor across multiple product categories to better serve our diverse clients. As a vertically integrated company, Nassau Candy offers in-house product development, manufacturing, custom packaging, and private label programs. This allows businesses to tailor inventory and create differentiated assortments with ease, bringing their vision to reality. With strategically located distribution centers and a deep commitment to quality, Nassau Candy ensures fast and reliable delivery along with personalized service to support your business growth. From bulk bins to custom gift sets, from nostalgic favorites to trending new products, Nassau Candy is your trusted partner in sweetening retail success.
