Production Planner

About the Role:

We have a current opening for a Production Planner and are actively reviewing applications.

Responsible for developing, optimizing, and maintaining the short-term production schedule for the Augusta Bakery, translating agreed production requirements into an executable plant schedule. The role ensures production is scheduled in the required periods and volumes, while considering line capacity, operational constraints, material availability, and priorities aligned with the Area Supply Planning team.

Main Responsibilities:

•    Local production planning (short term)
•    Receive weekly requests from supply planning teams
•    Review the plans feasibility based on the line capacity, manpower and shift standards
•    Enter the plans into the information system (SAP/APO) which will determine, based on production models, the required production factors, i.e. raw materials, packaging etc.
•    Collaborate with sourcing material planners to ensure packaging and raw materials are delivered on time
•    Prepare the following week’s production schedule and share with UGP Managers, Maintenance Manager, and RTO’s
•    Lead/participate in production meetings and review which lines to run and overtime requirements
•    Communicate the manpower requirements with Production and Human Resources (or to the planner consolidating manpower needs)
•    Act as main liaison for short-term requirements between plant and area supply team
•    Maintain open & excellent lines of communication with market units and Area Operating Planning
•    Review inventory levels in SAP, every Monday morning, and assess potential discrepancies.
•    Review and manage inventory & freshness of bulk, ensuring targets of freshness are met, management of reporting and sharing of information to ensure on time decisions are made 
•    Accountable of the short-term planning strategies and improvement projects such as analysis of Market trends and forecast volatility
•    From a planning perspective monitoring with involved departments (Marketing, Development, Procurement and Documentation) of new SKUs development, observing the flow and any issues that arise
•    Partner with supply planning to find strategies to improve long term efficiency (in terms of packaging waste, changeovers, BU requests, inbound containers, etc.) 
•    On a weekly basis review production requirement in APO from previous week compared to current week to determine if there are any increases or decreases in the production; requirements and make adjustments as necessary; same approach for medium to long term horizon
•    Daily/Weekly analysis of the attainment and PPA to determine reasons for production variances and changes
•    Maintain daily communication with UGP Managers and RTO’s to ensure production schedule is being adhered to and if any problems arise, adjust schedule.

About You:

•    Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field preferred but not required.
•    1-3 Years’ experience
•    Competency using ERP, MRP and material planning software packages + Production Scheduling software & systems (S4/APO)
•    Proficiency (Intermediate) in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project
•    Solid understanding of forecasting and inventory management 
•    Strong analytical and problem solving skills/excellence with numbers
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills for a demanding and customer focused working environment
•    Commitment to change using a Continuous Improvement approach 
•    Strong leadership and communication skills in a Team environment
•    Able to work in a high-pressure environment while maintaining strong sense of urgency and focus on service

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
As part of our recruitment process, Ferrero may use artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools to assist with reviewing candidate applications. These tools are used solely to support recruiters by summarizing application information and identifying potential alignment with job requirements. AI does not independently screen out or select candidates, and it does not replace human judgment. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by Ferrero recruiters and hiring managers.

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About Ferrero:

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.

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