Production Planner Bardi

Production Planner
Bardi
Emilia Romagna, Bardi

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country

161834 - Castiglione delle Stiviere, Lombardia, Italy

**Who We Are

Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom's of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill's Pet Nutrition.

We are recognised for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children's oral health.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!

Join Our Team as a** Production Planner **at Hill's Pet Nutrition!

**Location**:Castiglione delle Stiviere, Italy

**About Hill's Pet Nutrition**:

At Hill's Pet Nutrition, we are dedicated to transforming the lives of pets and their owners through superior nutrition. Our state-of-the-art facility in Castiglione delle Stiviere is expanding, and we are looking for a talented **Production Planner **to join our dynamic team.

**Job Purpose**:

The Production Planner at Hill's Pet Nutrition plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and timely production of our premium pet food products. This position involves developing and maintaining weekly production schedules, coordinating with various departments to ensure the availability of materials and resources, and monitoring production progress to address any issues or delays.

The Production Planner will analyze production data, collaborate with sales and customer service teams to align production plans with demand forecasts, and participate in continuos improvement initiatives. This role requires strong analytical skills, effective communication, and the ability to work collaboratively to meet production goals while adhering to safety and quality standards.

**What You Will Do**:

- Develop and maintain weekly production schedules to ensure optimal use** **of resources and timely delivery of products.

- Coordinate with procurement, material planning, and production teams to ensure the availability of necessary materials and** **resources for production**.

- Track** **and monitor production activities to ensure adherence to schedules, and promptly address any delays or issues that arise.

- Collaborate** **with sales and customer service teams to understand demand forecasts and adjust production plans accordingly.

- Analyze** **production data and performance metrics to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.

- Prepare** **and present regular production reports to management, highlighting key metrics, potential risks, and areas for improvement.

- Ensure** **all production activities comply with Hill's Pet Nutrition's quality standards and regulatory requirements.

- Participate** **in and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall effectiveness.

- Mantain** **accurate records of inventory levels and coordinate with the inventory team to manage stock levels effectively.

- Identify** **and implement cost-saving opportunities in the production process without compromising product quality.

- Ensure** **compliance with safety and environmental regulations throughout the production process.

- Work** **closely with various departments, including procurement, sales and CS&L teams to ensure alignment and smooth operations.

- Utilize** **production planning software (Kinaxis rapid response, SAP R/3, S4 Hana, PlanetTogether) to manage and optimize production schedules.

- Mantain effective communication** **with internal and external stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment on production goals and timelines. Participate and contribute to the weekly production planning meeting.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Engineering, Business, Finance or related field

- 4-7 years of functional supply chain experience

- Supervisory or project management experience

- Experience with SAP S4, Kinaxis (RapidResponse), Google workspace (sheets, docs, gmail)

- Proficient in English language.

**Preferred qualifications include**:

- Lean six sigma

**Expected Areas of Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

- Problem-solving, analytical skills and ability to use decision-making processes and judgment Advanced SAP, Kinaxis, google workspace.

- Broad business knowledge and strong understanding of Supply Chain systems

- Broad business knowledge of manufacturing, product deployment, logistics, warehouse operations and financial reporting.

- Effective interpersonal