The Production Planner plays a crucial role in managing the end-to-end supply chain network, including third parties and production lines, to meet consumer and customer service objectives while maintaining optimal inventory and production efficiencies. This role requires long-term horizon production planning, as well as medium to long term capacity planning and recommending solutions to possible imbalances. Some travel may be required for this position.
The Production Planner is responsible for weekly and monthly supply and product availability reporting, including KPIs, monthly calls, weekly health tracker, and/or risk assessments, sku exceptions. Collaborating with Production Site Management, Production Schedulers, S&OP Business Partners, and the leadership team, the Production Planner transforms market demand requirements into a feasible production plan that satisfies customer needs and ensures effective supply plans. Risks and/or opportunities to the overall supply plan are identified, required changes are implemented, and all stakeholders are optimally communicated with. In the event of any supply disruption or conflict situation, the Production Planner addresses it through a consensus solution or recommends for escalation.
The ideal candidate for this position can work well in a team, make hard-working judgments, and thrive in settings where they can take on challenges. The Production Planner is in charge of developing successful supply and inventory plans that take into account the unique circumstances of each market. Effective and clear communication skills, as well as the ability to plan ahead to anticipate problems and risks, are essential for this role. The ideal candidate should have a demonstratable understanding of the Supply Chain processes and procedures, with previous experience working in an FMCG industry considered advantageous. A Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in an appropriate Supply Chain, Mathematical, Engineering, food science or Business degree is beneficial.
