Production Planner

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You will be responsible for establishing and controlling production schedules in alignment with the Master Production Schedule. This role involves collaborating cross-functionally to optimize line capacity control labor overtime costs and maximize material utilization. The Production Planner coordinates inventory management activities and drives targeted customer service levels. Success in this role requires excellent organizational skills the ability to prioritize short-term objectives and strong analytical capabilities to effectively manage WIP and inventory levels within the global supply chain.

How you will contribute

You will:

• Plan organize and execute production schedules for in-house products and new product development including trial/project coordination based on actual and forecasted demand for both local and export customers.
• Monitor production progress adjust schedules to address delays and develop recovery plans when targets are missed prioritizing export order shipments.
• Ensure the quality of data used to generate materials requirements plans maintain awareness of volume fluctuations and communicate materials availability to support build plans throughout the product life cycle.
• Coordinate with internal departments (Engineering Manufacturing Quality Control) and external stakeholders (Demand Planning Supply Chain) to ensure seamless production processes and on-time deliveries.
• Support new product introductions and product transfers/de-transfers by analyzing common and unique materials including MOQ reviews to meet project deadlines.
• Develop and communicate short- and long-term delivery commitments to customers and coordinate resources to meet shipment targets.
• Lead improvement projects to enhance planning efficiency reduce costs and improve operational performance.

Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Industrial Engineering Business Administration or a related field.
• Minimum 35 years of experience in production planning materials planning or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (e.g. SAP Oracle) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of production processes inventory management demand forecasting and supply chain principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation or preference gender identity national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.