Job Title: Production Planning and Inventory Control Lead
About the Role:
We are seeking an experienced Production Planning and Inventory Control Lead to play a crucial role in our new purpose-built, fully automated sorting and retrieval warehouse and mega distribution centre in Melbourne's West.
As a key member of our team, you will work closely with stakeholders across supply planning, suppliers, and freight as well as the site operations team to lead the end-to-end leadership planning and coordination of short-term horizon planning for materials and production.
Key Responsibilities:
* Establish 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.
* 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 lean manufacturing Supply Network Pillar and drive continuous improvement in inventory levels and cycle time.
* Partner with the Manufacturing team in the implementation of production plans and production scheduling to achieve volume targets while allocating maintenance/engineering/project schedules.
Requirements:
* 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.
* Exposure to Lean Six Sigma/TPM or statistical process control will be an advantage.
* Able to build strong relationships across all levels of the business along with a strong customer focus and priority-setting capability.
About Us:
Mondelez International is a global snacking company with iconic brands such as Oreo, Cadbury, Philadelphia, and Toblerone. We have operations in over 80 countries and employ approximately 91,000 employees worldwide.
What We Offer:
This is a full-time position based in Truganina, Australia. No relocation support is available. As a valued member of our team, you will have opportunities for professional growth and development.