Operations Planning Coordinator
Company: Hill's Pet Nutrition
Location: Tonganoxie
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
No Relocation Assistance Offered# 139500 - Tonganoxie, Kansas,
United StatesOperations Planning CoordinatorPOSITION SUMMARY:The
Operations Planning Coordinator will execute the effective finished
goods production scheduling and replenishment of finished goods,
raw & packaging materials to meet forecasted demand and
distributionCORE RESPONSIBILITIES:Meet or exceed safety and quality
standards.Execute master production plans developed by IPD Group
(Inventory, Planning and Deployment) by setting daily and weekly
production schedules; keep Operations informed of schedules, and
schedule adjustments as necessary.Use SAP data/system to set
production plans, schedule requirements, inventory management, and
schedule adherence.Verify accuracy of daily transactions in SAP,
production reporting systems, and yield reporting; performs monthly
and quarterly inventories - physical and system.Make arrangements
to maintain inventory levels while facing logistical issues;
recommend contingency plans to Planning Mgr to address business
interruption; facilitate troubleshooting of production scheduling
problems, inventory variances, and yield variances in a timely
manner.Support productivity initiatives by monitoring processes to
deliver against key performance goals including Production,
Inventory, Scrap, Cost, Plant Service Level, Cycle Time Interval
and Schedule Attainment.Work closely with the Planning Mgr to
deliver customer service, productivity, and cost results and
balance priorities.Update SOP, SAP material master, and work with
the controller on costing of product ingredient changes.Ensure raw
and packaging material inventory processes and controls to
effectively manage receiving, inventory, SLOB, and working
capital.Coordinate with Inventory, Planning & Deployment (IPD) team
to support Hill's domestic and international demand.Adhere to
operating budgets for variable and fixed overheads for the
production planning and materials team.Ensure that all materials
shipped and received are in compliance with corporate and
government standards for quality, trace-ability, and bio-terrorism
Other job functions that may be assignedWORKING RELATIONSHIPSWorks
with cross functional teams to implement and maintain CP Best
Practices for Factory Performance and ReliabilityWorks with raw and
packaging material suppliers, quality, EHS, and corporate
procurement to improve quality, reliability, cost, and
safety.Coordinates w/ Corporate GIT to ensure effective SAP
implementation.Works w/ Corporate IPD, Procurement, and Customer
Service & Logistics to ensure world class customer service and
quality.BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:BA / BS Degree in Operations
Management, Business, Technical field or equivalent.Minimum 3
years' experience in production or planning or purchasing or
customer service or logistics.Ability to travel domestically up to
10% is required. (Initial travel required during training period at
domestic manufacturing plants, travel will decrease after 3 to 6
months)Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS:Experience in finished goods production planning and
replenishment of finished goods, raw & packaging materials to meet
forecasted demand and distribution.Food manufacturing
experience.Results Orientation, including Planning/Priority
Setting.Emphasis on Consumer/Customer FocusSystems and conceptual
thinking, with emphasis on SAP experience/skills.Good technical,
communications, and interpersonal skills.Broad Supply Chain
perspective.Equal Opportunity EmployerColgate is an equal
opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, color,
religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national
origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status
(United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by
law.Are you interested in working for Hill's Pet Nutrition? You can
apply online and attach all relevant documents such as a cover
letter and resume or CV. Applications received by e-mail are not
considered in the selection process. Become part of our team. We
look forward to your application.Work that matters, fueled by
passion for pets! At Hill's we have a purpose. Every day around the
world, we transform the lives of millions of pet families through
pioneering innovation, amazing nutrition, and the best and
brightest people. Founded more than 75 years ago with an unwavering
commitment to pet nutrition, Hills' mission is to help enrich and
lengthen the special relationships between people and their
pets.HILL'S Prescription Diet therapeutic pet foods, HILL'S Science
Diet and HILL'S Ideal Balance wellness pet foods are sold
worldwide. Hill's is a division of Colgate-Palmolive, a leading
global consumer products company, tightly focused on Oral Care,
Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, with sales of products
in more than 200 countries. To learn more about Hill's and Colgate,
please visit and , or find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and
YouTube.Reasonable accommodation during the application process is
available for persons with disabilities. Please contact with the
subject "Accommodation Request" should you require
accommodation.
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