MRP & Finite Scheduling Process Expert

Job Description

MRP & Finite Scheduling Process Expert

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Possible.

How you will contribute

• Coach, develop & build capability within materials, headquarters materials management & finite scheduling teams.

• Responsible for owning monthly blackout calendar & run rate reviews to ensure accuracy of production capacity.

• Support and implement improvements in the planning arena to improve customer fill rate, inventory targets and waste reduction to meet company KPIs.

• Govern weekly CTS coding process with plant Schedulers to ensure accurate production losses are captured.

• Support AC (Annual Contract) process on capacity assumptions.

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

• Comprehensive supply chain experience and strong business acumen ideally within an FMCG/CPG environment

• Open to learn new ways of working and willing to be hands-on in using data and systems.

• Able to influence cross-functional teams, working on the key priorities and improving the plan.

• Knowledgeable about leading best practice material planning & finite scheduling process and end-to-end supply chain concepts

• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and verbal and written communication skills

Job Scope:

This role plays a critical role in materials management & finite scheduling business process optimization. The role is critical to ensure there is short term tactical delivery of work systems as well as developing mid to long term capability improvement. The role is a key driver of cash flow, service and cost goals, related to materials management. This role serves as the driver of best practice & process adherence for Materials Management & Finite Scheduling in close collaboration with the Materials & Finite scheduling teams

Extensive interaction collaboration with IT support, project management and global Shared Services is required to correct enhance applications and set portfolio strategic priorities.

Key responsibilities:

• Identify implement and monitor, best practices, continuous improvement, and applications improvement in materials management, Inbound warehouse management and supplier management & Finite Scheduling work practices.

• Provide support to all headquarters material managers and plant material managers to advance capabilities of network and support achievement of key business KPIs.

• Provide coaching & build capability within Plant Finite Schedulers located in each manufacturing location.

• Own onboarding for new Material Planners & Finite Schedulers. Provide refresher training & coaching to ensure optimal material management and scheduling capabilities.

• Provide decision support reporting and analytics expertise to drive achievement of KPIs industry best practices and analysis of key financial impact as they relate to material management decisions.

• Lead best practice sharing, community building (Horizontal Process Network) and capability development across all remote site schedulers.

Functional/Technical competencies gained in the role:

Coaching & capability building among a vast community of expert practitioners Technical expertise Make to inventory (MTI) system & APO Finite Scheduling Module Development/ enhancement capabilities, project management, and technical expertise in SAP Business Intelligence (BI)

Internal/ External contacts:

• HQ materials managers, plant material planners & finite schedulers

• IBS / Project team members

• Manufacturing/ Procurement/ Other MSC functions

• Suppliers & External Benchmark groups

Qualifications needed for this role.

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:

• Experience in FMCG/CPG environment, preferably food or other fast moving, dynamic industry where shelf life is a constraint.

• Able to influence cross-functional teams, working on the key priorities.

• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills – and able to understand and interpret data.

• Team player who can work with many other functions daily.

• Expertise in SAP MM module & APO specifically around use of finite scheduling module

• Proficient use of Microsoft Office PowerPoint and Excel

• Demonstrated ability to develop effective processes & driving continuous improvement.

• Ability to effectively work under pressure, managing multiple and changing priorities.

More about this role

What extra ingredients you will bring: ECC and APO knowledge in terms of scheduling & materials planning. Power BI and Tableau experience are a plus.

Education / Certifications: Bachelors Degree

Job specific requirements: 4-6 years of professional experience

Travel requirements: 10%

Work schedule: This position is based in East Hanover, NJ, with a hybrid model role.

Salary and Benefits: The base salary range for this position is $83,800 - $115,225; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results and eligibility to participate in our long-term incentive program.

In addition, Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

No Relocation support available

Business Unit Summary

The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, we produce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including Oreo and Chips Ahoy cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country.

Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.

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Job Type

Regular

Supply Planning (MPS - scheduling - MRP)

Customer Service & Logistics

At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.

We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum

Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.

Join us and Make It An Opportunity

Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance.