Production & Materials Planner

Job title: Production & Materials Planner

Company: Kraft Heinz


Job description: Job DescriptionSummaryThe primary responsibilities of a Production & Materials Planner include forecasting the materials needed for production, coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery, managing inventory levels, and optimizing the supply chain to meet production targetsKey ResponsibilitiesSourcing and expediting of all materialsEnsuring delivery of materials in full on time, best price, best quality. Inventory levels in line with targets.Identifying all potential supply issuesNotification of potential constraints prior to OOS riskGenerate and Maintain Purchase ordersEnsure PO dates and quantities are accurate and maintained in a timely mannerOverdue Purchase order managementFollow-up with supplier on deliveries to ensure they are achieved, minimising risk to productionProduce shortage reports, expedite deliveries due to plan changesProviding excellent customer service for internal customersSLOB review and managementReview, resolve or escalate slob – weeklyInvoice validation, reconciliation and queriesAll Invoices processed in a timely and accurate fashion –resolve non-payment issuesCreate and update production schedulesSchedules are created and updated with focus on key measures in collaboration with production areaFeedback to supply planners and management on potential constraintsEnsures that supply planners release schedules are realistic to work withSchedule in trialsNPD and CI trials to be scheduled in consultation with R&D, Supply planner and team managers.Measure and track CFRRegularly review and monitor production line speeds andMaterial SchedulingIn consultation with and under the supervision of the Materials Scheduling ManagerTo procure and expedite materials for HWNZ to the company’s best commercial advantage ensuring all forecast requirements are met on time and in full.To manage suppliers and communicate priorities daily and ensure best practices are utilised in all areas of purchasing, delivery and payment of materialsProduction SchedulingSequence production schedules in the most effective way to maximize production volume.Provide direction and support to the plant throughout the week as production and change in production and demand.Ensure all systems are integrated and reflect the updated plan, updating Sequencing planning systems and releasing process orders into BPCSCollaborate with S&OP to identify issues on the horizon that could impact plans.Collaborate with R&D/S&OP and the factory to schedule testing of production for new product launchesAbout youTertiary Education ideally within manufacturingComputer literacy to being proficient with Excel and WordPrevious experience in a related fieldPrevious experience within a manufacturing company is a plusProject managing skillsGreat communications skillsPurchase order experienceSLOB experience is a plusAbout usRegular Staff get togethersFree staff parkingPay for Performance – industry leading variable compensation offerings tied to company and individual performance on top of a competitive base salary packageParental Leave – paid time off for both primary AND secondary caregiversLeave Options – Purchased leave, volunteer leave and LiveWell leave programs to give you even more flexibility to plan your life and spend time on causes that matter.#LI-DNILocation(s) King StreetKraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.

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Location: New Zealand

Job date: Sat, 08 Feb 2025 05:36:04 GMT

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