Operations Planning Specialist

This role is responsible for planning activities through a horizon of up to four months. It involves analysis, coordination, and communication of strategic plans as well as the resolution of issues through collaboration with business teams.

• Coordinate production plans with mills and external suppliers for a specified portfolio.
• Optimize product supply to meet customer service and working capital objectives.
• Ensure ongoing material ordering and scheduling for the Mill and external manufacturing locations including raw materials and packaging.
• Lead stock capacity management for principal materials.
• Execute product/packaging rollovers, introductions, and discontinuations while minimizing redundant materials/products.
• Manage critical codes and inventory issues.
• Optimize the use of various planning systems.
• Support monthly OBSM process including OBSM Planning projections and liaison with Product Management for write-off proposals.
• Support the Product Change Process ensuring accurate master data maintenance.
• Support key KPI reports.

• Strong analytical skills.
• Ability to operate under pressure in a fast-changing environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• A positive team player who can work with various individuals and cross-functional teams to solve problems.
• Strong Excel skills, SAP and APO knowledge desirable.
• Cultural Intelligence mindset essential.
• Good English communication skills.

• Flexible work arrangements to support employee well-being and promote work-life balance.
• Growth opportunities through soft skills training available for every employee.
• Learning and development resources to enhance professional growth.

We strive to build an inclusive workplace where diverse experiences and perspectives are valued and leveraged to drive innovation and success.