Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

FBD Partnership, L.P. is the leading, global manufacturer of frozen beverage dispensers located in San Antonio, Texas. With a customer-first business philosophy and a team dedicated to the highest product quality, FBD develops and manages strong, long-term relationships with customers in the quick-service restaurant, convenience store, theater, and theme park industries. More information about the company can be found at  

Summary:

The Spares Planner is responsible for planning and coordinating spare parts shipments, production schedules, finished goods, and raw material inventories to support and exceed FBD’s delivery performance metrics and customer delivery requirements. This role ensures effective alignment between material flow, production activity, and demand while supporting overall revenue and service objectives for the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and execute production schedules for spare parts and unit work centers by planning and releasing shop orders within the ERP system.
• Monitor ERP dashboards and business intelligence tools to proactively identify issues and take corrective action to meet internal and external customer delivery expectations.
• Track and manage daily shipping and production progress to ensure on-time delivery commitments are achieved.
• Lead and participate in cross-functional meetings with Customer Service, Production, Supply Chain, and Shipping teams to support adherence to revenue and delivery plans.
• Analyze performance trends, assess risks, and prepare weekly and monthly KPI reports for leadership review.
• Review sales and demand trends and recommend appropriate safety stock levels for finished goods and components to support service and inventory objectives.
• Perform other duties as needed and assigned.

Minimum Qualifications - Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, plus a  minimum of two (2) years of planning or scheduling experience.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Working knowledge of production flow, manufacturing processes, and process optimization concepts.
• Strong analytical, communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills because of daily contact with internal employees and suppliers.
• Ability to independently drive initiatives, influence cross-functional partners, and demonstrate a sense of urgency in meeting objectives.
• Experience using ERP and purchasing systems preferred.
• Proficiency in  MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook); intermediate-level skills required.
• Must be able to pass a  background check, drug test and a reference check.

Physical Demands:

• Required to sit for extended periods, type, have eye/hand/foot coordination, occasionally stand, walk, lift, carry, push, kneel, reach, and grasp.
• Ability to lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Work environment includes office, manufacturing, and laboratory settings.
• Clarity of vision including the ability to appropriately differentiate colors.
• Ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds

FBD is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. All employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

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