Planning and Distribution Manager
Company: Agropur
Location: Le Sueur
Posted on: January 26, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Type: Regular Invest in you, Join Agropur. We dairy you! How
Agropur invests in YOU: Competitive and comprehensive compensation
and benefits package focusing on your physical, financial, and
emotional health to include the following perks as well as the
standard benefit offerings: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Short
and Long-term Disability Insurance 401(k) with 7% company
contributions 3 weeks Paid Time Off Paid holidays and 2 floating
holidays Paid parental leave Advancement Opportunities Salary range
005: $82,100-$102,600 (Salary will be determined based on skills,
education, training & experience related to the position.) What’s
involved in this role: We are looking for a Planning and
Distribution Manager in Le Sueur, MN. The Planning and Distribution
Manager is responsible for planning, directing, coordinating, and
managing all activities related to distribution and logistics,
including, but not limited to: Cheese and Whey shipping, inventory
of finished goods production, purchasing of materials and
packaging, inventory management, managing distribution and
warehouse personnel, and managing external warehousing logistics
and processes. Manage the activities of personnel engaged in the
shipping of cheese and whey products to customers. Manage ERP
system and train personnel in use and management of the systems.
Train personnel involved in distribution activities. Create and
develop Standard Operating Procedures and training programs to
ensure that the tasks are carried out with safety, quality, and
productivity in mind. Ensure staffing is appropriate and trained to
function in each area for optimal and efficient receipt, shipment,
transfer, and fulfillment of products. Manage in coordination with
the Plant Manager to develop processes related to shipping and
inventory management. Work with the appropriate people in other
departments to manage all the quality-related requirements within
the shipping/receiving process; implement process improvements as
needed. Oversee Inventory Management including inventory receipts
through POs and batch processing, physical inventories, ordering
packaging supplies and salt. Compiles, analyzes and reports on
various aspects of obtaining, maintaining and distributing
inventories. Direct implementation of objectives, goals and
policies of direct and indirect reports. Manage loads with shipping
clerks to include manifest, bills of lading, invoices, orders and
other records to define shipping priorities, work assignments and
shipping methods. Coordinate and direct sales orders with Custom
and Whey sales. Oversee and ensure GMPs are followed and the
overall cleanliness of the warehouse is maintained. Responsible for
ensuring staff and all warehouse infrastructures are compliant with
FDA/SQF/NSF regulations. What you need to join our team: Bachelor’s
Degree in a related field required. Equivalent combination of
education and/or experience may be considered. Minimum five (5)
years of supply chain management experience required. Supply Chain
/ APICS certification preferred. Where you’ll be working: Agropur’s
US operations produce 1 billion pounds of quality, award-winning
cheese each year. We create more than 20 different varieties, and
provide whey protein and dry ingredients which are by-products of
the cheesemaking process. As one of the world’s largest dairy
producers, Agropur partners with some of the most recognizable
food, beverage and nutrition brands to help feed the world. Better
Dairy. Better World. Agropurus.com We dairy you ! JOIN AGROPUR. All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a
protected veteran. Agropur welcomes people from all backgrounds and
origins. We are proud to be an employer with a diverse community
and are committed to providing a respectful and inclusive
experience for all employees and applicants. We will work with
candidates who request accommodation. Please note that an adequate
knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Agropur
uses artificial intelligence technology to assist our recruiters in
screening, assessing, or selecting applicants for this position. In
this text, the use of the masculine gender to designate persons is
intended only to lighten the text.
Keywords: Agropur, Minneapolis , Planning and Distribution Manager, Logistics, Transportation & Drivers , Le Sueur, Minnesota
