Our Global Supply Chain is a network of more than 300 manufacturing plants, distribution centers and other facilities designed and located to support our direct sales, marketing and distribution activities. We enable company growth by delivering savings through more efficient operations and high levels of service that create competitive advantage while earning and keeping customers' trust.
We are seeking a Senior Production Planner to manage production planning and scheduling activities across assigned product portfolios and production lines. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining production plans that balance customer demand, inventory requirements, manufacturing capacity, and material availability.
You will partner closely with plant production, supply planning, procurement, logistics, and other cross-functional teams to ensure effective production execution, proactively address supply constraints, and maintain strong service levels.
What’s in it For You:
- Opportunity for a long-term career path that allows for exposure into all areas of supply chain
- Access to best-in-class resources, tools, and technology.
- Thrive in a company that values sustainability, drives a safety-focused culture and has been recognized as one of the most ethical companies in the world.
What You Will Do:
- Develop, maintain, and optimize short- and medium-term production schedules based on demand requirements, inventory targets, manufacturing capacity, and material availability
- Translate supply and demand requirements into executable production plans while balancing customer service, inventory, and operational efficiency
- Partner closely with plant production, supply planning, procurement, logistics, and material teams to ensure effective production execution
- Monitor production performance and proactively identify capacity constraints, material shortages, scheduling conflicts, and other potential supply risks
- Adjust production schedules in response to changes in customer demand, material availability, production capacity, and business priorities
- Analyze inventory levels, demand patterns, production requirements, and planning parameters to support effective planning decisions
- Lead the resolution of planning and scheduling issues, working cross-functionally to minimize supply disruption and maintain customer service
- Support inventory optimization initiatives while helping ensure appropriate material and finished goods availability
- Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, production efficiency, schedule adherence, and overall supply chain performance
- Participate in and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
- Provide planning insights, risks, and recommendations to key stakeholders to support effective decision-making
- Maintain accurate planning data and parameters within applicable ERP and planning systems
- Support and guide less experienced planners by sharing planning knowledge, processes, and best practices
- Demonstrate strong ownership and respond effectively to changing priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business, Statistics, Operations Management, or a related field of study
- 5+ years of relevant experience in production planning, supply planning, material planning, manufacturing, or a related supply chain discipline
- Experience working within a manufacturing or production environment
- Strong understanding of production planning, scheduling, inventory management, and supply chain principles
- Experience with ERP and/or advanced planning systems
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret data and translate insights into planning decisions
- Proficiency with MS Office, with strong Excel skills
- Ability to identify supply and production risks and drive solutions in collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders
- Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and respond effectively to changing business requirements
- Demonstrated accountability and ownership for planning activities and results
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience in a chemical, industrial, FMCG, or complex manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of S&OP/S&OE or integrated business planning processes
- Lean Six Sigma project experience and/or Green Belt certification
- Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities
- Demonstrated continuous improvement mindset
- Comfortable navigating ambiguity and making informed decisions in a fast-paced environment
