Production Planner - Overland Park, KS

Job Description ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please submit your application. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is On-Site at the location detailed in the job post. Who We Are Colgate-Palmolive Company is a global consumer products company operating in over 200 countries specializing in Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care, Skin Care, and Pet Nutrition. Our products are trusted in more households than any other brand in the world, making us a household name! Join Colgate-Palmolive, a caring, innovative growth company reimagining a healthier future for people, their pets, and our planet. Guided by our core values—Caring, Inclusive, and Courageous—we foster a culture that inspires our people to achieve common goals. Together, let's build a brighter, healthier future for all. Are you a supply chain enthusiast eager to make a global impact? We are looking for a dynamic Production Planner to join our team at our Hill's Pet Nutrition Global Headquarters. This is your chance to shine in a role where your drive for operational excellence and unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction will not only be valued but celebrated. If you're ready to thrive in a fast-paced environment and take the lead in production planning, we want you on our team! Responsibilities Optimize production schedules to align with commercial activities, ensuring operational efficiency collaborating closely with manufacturing plant planning teams and Co-Manufacturing facilities Leverage planning tools (SAP, Kinaxis, Sigma, Domo) to proactively manage and mitigate product shortages or overproduction. In close collaboration with the Supply Network and Demand Planning teams, you will set clear priorities and adjust plans to maintain optimal inventory levels and uphold our commitment to operational excellence Foster collaboration with diverse Supply Chain teams to implement supply network strategies and achieve key performance goals Conduct capacity and resource allocation analyses to identify outsourcing opportunities and proactively address planning risks. By balancing demand with available production line time, you will determine resource needs, assess outsourcing potential, and effectively communicate any risks to the plan, ensuring strategic foresight in our production processes Manage system-driven planning by overseeing master data updates in SAP and other planning systems to enhance automated processes. You will define critical MRP data, including Safety Stock, MOQ, and lot size strategies, to improve efficiency, minimize costs and waste, and elevate service levels and quality in our manufacturing operations Support our financial objectives by optimizing global SKU stock coverage and refining inventory projections, contributing to precise month-end reporting, ensuring forward-looking optimization of stock levels and robust financial reporting in both units and pounds Facilitate the successful execution of new product initiatives by coordinating with Demand Planning, Network Operations, Finance, and Customer Service & Logistics teams, ensuring readiness and timely launches Auto req ID 479464BR Minimum Education Required Bachelors Job_Category Supply Chain Additional Qualifications/Responsibilities Education and Experience Requirements: Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Business, Finance, or related field Minimum 4 Years Planning And Supply Chain Experience Proficient in SAP S/4 Or any other ERP systems, Proficient with analytical tools (Excel, sheets, etc) Preferred Qualifications Kinaxis Rapid Response and Planet Together experience Understanding of SQL and data management systems Excellent communication, leadership, teamwork, decision-making, planning, and execution skills Expert in managing inventories, continuous improvement, logistics systems, business understanding, and supply chain collaboration Compensation And Benefits Salary Range $86,000.00 - $137,000.00 USD Pay is determined based on experience, qualifications, and location. Salaried employees may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, profit-sharing, and long-term incentives for Executive-level roles. City* Overland Park State* Kansas Job Code Operations_ Specialist Affiliate Sponsor Colgate-Palmolive Salary Range $75,000-$100,000 #J-18808-Ljbffr VetJobs