Production Operating Planning Specialist

Augusta, GA

Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella, Tic Tac, Ferrero Rocher, Raffaello, Kinder Bueno and Kinder Surprise. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them.

We are looking for a Production Operating Planning Specialist. This individual will ensure optimal scheduling of short to long-term production & materials for the Augusta Bakery, to meet the production budget in the allotted periods and volumes coordinated with the Commercial Market Unit. Ensuring in stock of all necessary packaging related to semi-finished and finished product codes. This position is a combination of ex-Central planning and local planning. This position is operational but with supervisory accountability of others in their brand team. The position holder will report to the Production Operating Planning manager and will be his/her backup, when needed. This role is also responsible to delegate and coach as needed. They will participate and have accountability in the yearly budget process related to volumes and materials.

• Production Planning
• Schedule Adjustments and Variances
• S&OP
• Long Term Forecast Planning
• Manage the semi-finished & Bulk + Cold storage and Frozen Inventory (Where applicable)
• Quality and Food Safety
• Inventory
• Supplier Relationship
• Warehouse Support

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent
• 4 to 7 years experience
• Competency using ERP, MRP and material planning software packages + Production Scheduling software & systems (SAP/APO)
• Proficiency (advanced) in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Project
• Solid understanding of forecasting and inventory management
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills/excellence with numbers
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for a demanding and customer focused working environment
• Commitment to change using a Continuous Improvement approach Strong leadership and communication skills in a Team environment
• Able to work in a high-pressure environment while maintaining strong sense of urgency and focus on service

Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you'll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world.

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding.

Ferrero N.A. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics.