Production Planning Sr. Analyst

Barilla Group•Northbrook, IL

9d•$75,000 - $82,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The role is responsible for the production and inventory planning processes for the assigned US portfolio, ensuring the optimal balance between customer service, inventory levels, production efficiency and total supply chain costs.The role contributes to the definition and execution of short, medium and long-term production plans, supporting business growth, service level achievement and efficient utilization of manufacturing, and co-packing capacities within the North American network. This is a hybrid role based out of Northbrook, IL.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a business discipline
3+ years of experience in Supply Chain in Consumer Package Goods (CPG) industry
Prior ERP experience with Supply Chain Management modules
Experience with SAP and APO Module for production or distribution planning
Excellent analytical & problem-solving skills
High proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong project management skills
Ability to work strategically and tactically with a hands-on approach
Ability to travel up to 15% domestically as well as internationally
Ability to provide remote support via various methods

Nice To Haves

Experience with Microsoft Intune or other endpoint management tools.
Experience supporting multiple office locations.
CompTIA A+, Network+, Microsoft, or related certifications a plus
Experience with SCCM and software distribution is a plus.
Cisco CCNA certification a plus
SAP support experience a plus
Domestic and Internationally travel may be required, 10-15%.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Experience working in a global environment is a plus
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently
Experience with cloud systems a plus
Experience with SAP or SAP GUI a plus
Experience delivering small infrastructure projects, such as PC and mobile deployment.
Experience with Networking and Cisco equipment a plus

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain short, medium and long-term production plans for the assigned portfolio, ensuring targeted service levels, inventory objectives and optimal utilization of manufacturing, import, and co-packing capacities.
Partner with import vendors and international supply teams to coordinate inbound supply, monitor production and shipment timelines to support customer service and inventory targets.
Demand analysis: Work constantly with demand planning to analyze demand deviation, set priorities, and solve unexpected situations in terms of customer demand.
Run analysis on total demand in the supply network taking into account capacity constraints and bottlenecks.
Responsible for project management for new items, packaging changes, and other business initiatives, ensuring on-time execution with no negative customer impact. Maintain close alignment with the plant to achieve overall business objectives.
Collaborate with necessary contacts to set production priorities and adjust production plans to achieve stated service and cost objectives.
Capacity management: Work with other internal planners in order to understand if additional co-pack or import volume is necessary; incorporate additional needs into the run strategy.
Implement and enhance medium and short-term production planning processes and solutions.
Lead development and improvement of repack attainment metrics and spearhead initiatives to improve results working with the site as needed.
Handle unexpected supply issues and work with the supply chain team to implement viable solutions reducing the involved risks and costs.
Provide clear, timely communication and tactical relationship management with external parties supporting manufacturing operations (e.g., packaging suppliers, raw material suppliers, USDA).
Ensure accurate production reporting and timely and accurate product releases.
Aid in the production budget, taking care of all the master data setup.
Responsible for maintaining planning master data to ensure the system is up-to-date and running efficiently.
Inventory Risk Management/ Finished Product Inventory Adjustments.
Monitor inventory projections and identify risks related to excess, obsolete or short-dated inventory, proactively collaborating with relevant functions to define mitigation plans.