Co-Manufacturing Production Planner (Contractor) at Peet's Coffee & Tea – Emeryville, California

Peetniks are passionate and authentic, learners and doers, committed to the pursuit of better. The only thing we love more than coffee is our people. 

Reporting to the Co-Manufacturing Planning Manager, the Co-Manufacturing Production Planner will play a key role in our company growth. Duties will include creating weekly production schedules, initiating and monitoring work orders with co-manufacturer, and working collaboratively with cross-functional partners.

Duration: March 9, 2026 – September 4, 2026 (with potential extension)

Location: Emeryville, CA – Hybrid, 3 days onsite

Schedule: Full-Time

Hourly: $53/hr.

What You Will Do

• Schedule production for make to stock perishable products in a capacity constrained environment based on weekly production volume requirements set by Master planning

• Develop and maintain weekly production plan with Co-Manufacturer to achieve target inventory and service levels

• Create and communicate workorders and batches of finished goods at co-manufacturing sites.

• Support current inventory and business process flows to improve inventory visibility and reporting accuracy.

• Coordinate with green coffee planner to ensure green coffee blend work orders are timely created.

• Partner with co-manufacturers to accurately reconcile work orders with right quantity, batch numbers and purchase orders at co-manufacturing sites.

• Utilize the ERP system to streamline and correctly reflect expected delivery dates and quantities

• Update and maintain planning parameters within MRP system to accurately reflect component requirement dates

• Analyze and highlight the overall schedule impact of any variance / change order

• Track actual versus planned production. (Production Attainment)

• Understand root cause(s) of failures and initiate actions required to ensure smooth/uninterrupted operations.

• Support Co-Manufacturing Planning Manager in S&OE processes.

Who You Are

• 2+ years of Planning and Scheduling experience

• Self-motivated and goal-oriented; able to work effectively under pressure with high-energy, and proactive style; brings well developed sense of urgency to all work. Must also be quality-minded, analytical and results oriented.

• Understanding of BOM’s/Formulas and related concepts such as Formula versions and yields

• Experience with Microsoft D365 preferred

• Familiarity with supply chain processes and concepts including inventory management, sales and operations execution (S&OE).

• A great communicator, both written and verbal, with internal and external stakeholders

• Ability to work independently as well as be a team player

• Proven innovative and critical thinking abilities

• MS office skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or related field

This description outlines the role’s essential functions but may evolve with business needs.

Additional Information At Peet’s, we believe in creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels welcome. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome qualified applicants of all backgrounds and do not discriminate based on race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, disability, genetic information, uniform service, veteran status, or any other category protected under federal, state, or local laws. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with all federal, state, and local ordinances.

Peet’s is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If you need assistance or accommodation, please contact employeerelations@peets.com.