
Production Planning and Inventory Control Lead
2 days ago
Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.
Mondelēz International empowers people to snack right in over 150 countries around the world. We're leading the future of snacking with iconic global and local brands such as
Oreo, Cadbury, Philadelphia, Pascall, The Natural Confectionery Company, Belvita, Ritz and Toblerone with global revenues exceeding $31 billion USD.
Based in Truganina, this is an exciting contract opportunity to play a crucial role as Production Planning and Inventory Control Lead in our purpose-built, fully automated sorting and retrieval warehouse and mega distribution centre in Melbourne's West.
Reporting directly to the National DC Manager, with key stakeholders across supply planning, suppliers and freight as well as the site operations team you will be responsible for the end-to-end leadership planning and co-ordination of short-term horizon planning for materials and production.
How You Will Contribute
You will:
- Establish the governance for production line schedules, manufacturing WIP inventory balancing, tracking of progress of manufacturing production execution and factors which affect production schedules
- Plan, lead, organize, and control plant logistics operations including material replenishment plans, vendor delivery schedules, and total warehouse operations through establishment and implementation of systems and processes to support long term business needs.
- Manage liaison with Demand & Supply Planning and Logistics Operations to translate demand forecast into production plans and ensure delivery of finished products for shipment on time.
- Lead our lean manufacturing Supply Network Pillar and drive continuous improvement in inventory levels and cycle time
- Partner Manufacturing team in implementation of production plan and production scheduling to achieve volume targets while allocating maintenance/ engineering/ project schedules
- Lead design and implementation of effective programs and continuous improvement initiatives to optimize working capital and manage cost efficient plant logistics operations with optimal inventory level
What You Will Bring
As the preferred candidate you will be tertiary / diploma qualified in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Manufacturing or a related discipline.
Demonstrated experience in planning, inventory control, and warehouse management in a manufacturing environment with supervisory responsibilities will be necessary. Exposure to Lean Six Sigma / TPM or statistical process control will be an advantage.
Your ability to build strong relationships across all levels of the business along with a strong customer focus and priority setting capability will be key to the delivery of this role. Above all your ability to think creatively, and lead through times of ambiguity will see you succeed
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
At Mondelez International, our mission is to provide consumers with the right snack, for the right moment, made in the right way. We are one of the largest snack companies in the world, with global net revenues exceeding $31 billion USD.
We have operations in more than 80 countries and employ approximately 91,000 diverse and talented employees in our factories, offices, research & development facilities and distribution activities around the world.
In Australia and New Zealand, we have 6 factories, and both global and local brands, employing over 2,000 people; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, Toblerone, Philadelphia, belVita, Pascall, The Natural Confectionery Company, Sour Patch Kids and Ritz.
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Job Type
Temporary (Fixed Term)
Manufacturing support
Manufacturing
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