Senior Production Planner

We’ve been pioneering a world of possibilities to bring surfaces to life for well over 200 years. As experts in making coatings, there’s a good chance you’re only ever a few meters away from one of our products. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We’re active in more than 150 countries and have set our sights on becoming the global industry leader. It’s what you’d expect from the most sustainable paints company, which has been inventing the future for more than two centuries.

Job Purpose

The role of Senior Production Planner entails developing both short-term (13-weeks) and long-term (24 months) factory plans that effectively meet market demands while considering factory capacity and constraints. This involves a keen understanding of the trade-offs between service, inventory, and costs. Additionally, the position requires a comprehensive grasp of existing and future capacity plans/constraints at the manufacturing plant and distribution network, with the ability to flex production capacity to meet demand. Responsibilities also include managing exceptions and other production planning activities to ensure SEMI/FINI availability for the master production plan in accordance with MRP parameters and supplier contracts. Furthermore, the Senior Production Planner is tasked with ensuring the correctness of master data and maintaining proper housekeeping of transactional data to support efficient operations.
 

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the MPS/MRP process and resolve exceptions in accordance with IBP rules.
• Master production plan 13-week horizon/ 1 week/ daily release for production plant/ cells while keeping in line with agreements made on capacity.
• Finite production and capacity planning based on factory calendar and EBQs. Make sure the Rough Cut Capacity Plan (RCCP) process and planned production capability exceptions for Supply Points are managed (x production sites and relevant tollers/TPMs).
• Release production orders to the site in line with agreements made with the site. Review schedule adherence and drive improvement
• Provide impact analysis when needed to show the impact of decisions or scenarios to the plan. Support on reporting where necessary.
• Balance service level (OTIF) and inventory targets (OWC), whilst understanding cost impacts on manufacturing.
• Ensure master data correctness & proper housekeeping of transactional data.

Job Requirements

• Sound business qualifications at post graduate level in a relevant business area (e.g . Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or other relevant discipline). Preferably with a Bachelor or Master degree
• Good problem-solving skills, able to identify and structure issues, run accurate analyses and synthesize recommendations
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, flexibility and able to work under-pressure
• Fluent and able to work in English. Understanding and sensitivity to different cultural behaviors
• Expert on Supply Planning in SAP and BI
• Experience on IBP processes, Advanced Supply Planning tools

Rewards & Benefits

Salary range for this role is: $80,000 to $90,000. This is the range that we in good faith anticipate relying on when setting wages for this position.  We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range.  This salary range may also be modified in the future.

• Benefits beginning Day 1
• 401K retirement savings with 6% company match
• Annual bonus 5% Short Term Incentive
• Medical insurance with HSA
• Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D benefits
• Generous vacation, personal and holiday pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career growth opportunities
• Active Diversity and Inclusion Networks
• Employee referral bonus

 

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.

Requisition ID: 37638