Job title: Production Planner
Company: Kimberly-Clark
Job description: Production Planner
Job Description
Production Planner
As a person, you’re a learner – a natural leader – someone who is always taking the initiative to make things better and bring others along with you. You live your life in alignment with the highest values of integrity and quality, always ensuring your responsibilities become a long-term success story. In this role, you’ll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.
This position provides tactical production scheduling (1-4 weeks) and planning support for developing internal and external sourcing plans of Nonwoven materials that the Global Nonwovens organization manages. The incumbent is responsible for machine scheduling, as well as analyzing sourcing recommendations and coordinating the execution of sourcing plans to meet customer requirements while balancing manufacturing costs and working capital. The incumbent must work collaboratively and openly with other internal production planners, mill operations, customer demand forecast analysts, product supply leaders and procurement team members. In addition, this individual is also expected to lead and/or participate in various projects which support achieving sector objectives.
In this role, you will:
- Support the S&OE process through the weekly demand review and a timely development of a tactical machine schedule that delivers the materials on time, in the right quantity and in a manner that is cost-effective to the company.
- Analyze, manage and create master data and machine operating schedules that support maximizing machine and labor efficiency, and efficiently utilizing material and storage space resources while meeting customer service requirements.
- Develop inventory management techniques through the use of advanced tools to effectively support operations while minimizing inventories and maintaining customer service requirements.
- Use technology and tools / internal data to report on KPI’s as well as detail efficiencies and areas needing improvement through the weekly S&OE control tower process.
- Support the S&OP process through timely and accurate monthly demand review, model development and publication of Global Nonwovens capacity plans and leading/participating in monthly S&OP communication forums
- Generate and maintain an accurate 3 month material forecast for Global Nonwovens based on monthly generated capacity plans
- Lead or be actively involved in the development of sourcing plans to minimize/eliminate supply shortages for customers during crisis situations; Initiate the development and maintenance of sourcing strategies to protect against high and low side demand. This includes ensuring the customer, product supply, mill operations, and material owners/Life Cycle Management are aligned.
- Serve as the lead Nonwovens Staff Planning representative on new material commercialization teams; Manage material rollovers to minimize/eliminate write-offs; Participate in Nonwovens Logistics System Improvement efforts such that non-value added activities are eliminated and value added activities are streamlined.
About Us
Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. Kimberly-Clark Professional®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without talented professionals, like you.
At Kimberly-Clark, you’ll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. We’re founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and we’re always looking for new and better ways to perform – so there’s your open door of opportunity. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.
Led by Purpose. Driven by You.
About You
You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.
You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, you’ll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.
In one of our production planning roles, you’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.
- Bachelor’s degree in Logistics/Supply Chain, Business, or related field.
- 2+ years’ experience in supply chain planning & scheduling assets required, additional logistics and/or operations experience preferred.
- Adept analytical skills to identify issues and develop solutions; Expertise in Excel is a must and the ability to work with large sets of data and complex spreadsheet models
- Knowledge of and experience with an Enterprise Resource Planning system preferred (SAP ECC, APO PPDS, SNP, & Kinaxis Rapid Response systems)
- Risk Management: Manage risks effectively without losing sight of the core job purpose.
- Must have the ability to look at the supply chain from upstream to downstream with both short term and long-term planning in mind.
Total Benefits
Here are just a few of the benefits you’d enjoy working in this role for Kimberly-Clark. For a complete overview, see .
- Great support for good health with medical, dental, and vision coverage options with no waiting periods or pre-existing condition restrictions. Access to an on-site fitness center, occupational health nurse, and allowances for high-quality safety equipment.
- Flexible Savings and spending accounts to maximize health care options and stretch dollars when caring for yourself or dependents.
- Diverse income protection insurance options to protect yourself and your family in case of illness, injury, or other unexpected events.
- Additional programs and support to continue your education, adopt a child, relocate, or even find temporary childcare.
Location: the role can sit out of one of the following locations: Roswell, GA; Neenah, WI; or Knoxville, TN
To Be Considered
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And finally, the fine print….
For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.
Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and DMV check.
Additional information about the compensation and benefits for this role are available upon request. You may contact 866-444-4516 – when prompted for employee ID, say “OTHER CALLER” – or for assistance. You must include the six digit Job # with your request.
Veterans and members of the Reserve and Guard are highly encouraged to apply.
This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. Kimberly-Clark will not provide relocation support for this role.
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Grade 11/ P2: Compensation and/or grade may vary based on location
Primary Location Roswell Building 300
Additional Locations Knoxville Office, Neenah Conference Center, Neenah – West Office Facility 1, Neenah – West Office Facility 2, USA-TN-Knoxville
Worker Type Employee
Worker Sub-Type Regular
Time Type Full time
Expected salary:
Location: Atlanta, GA
Job date: Sat, 09 Dec 2023 04:03:09 GMT
