PHuber AgroSolutions is a global provider of plant nutrition and crop productivity solutions. Operating in over 90 countries, we bring together cutting-edge science, decades of experience, and industry-leading education to empower sustainable agricultural growth. Our trusted portfolio includes globally renowned brands such as Miller Chemical Fertilizer, Biolchim, reflecting our commitment to innovation and quality. /pbAbout the position /bpThis role is a key driver in ensuring finished goods availability to fulfill customer demand while minimizing inventory and supply chain costs. This role will plan supply of finished goods and work in process (WIP) for the Arzignano and Molfetta facilities on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. This role will own the production schedule and will coordinate closely with Plant Operations, Customer Care, Logistics, Warehousing, and the Commercial teams to ensure alignment of expectations, execution against the plans, and gap closure tasks are being followed. The Production Planner will also support the implementation of Oracle Supply Planning Cloud and Production Scheduling Cloud in alignment with HEM’s Global Business Transformation project. /pbMain Responsibilities /bp• The role of the Production Planner and Scheduler is to develop an inventory plan for finished goods and WIP items produced at Arzignano and Molfetta based on forecasted demand, actual orders, network lead times, and available inventorybr• The role will define the appropriate inventory levels and associated required capacity (for example, distribution and production) to optimize service, working capital, and costsbr• This role uses standard planning processes to develop and manage the material and capacity plans, eventually using advanced tools (e.g. Oracle Supply Planning Cloud and Oracle Production Scheduling Cloud applications)br• Work with the commercial team to prioritize and manage supply when the demand exceeds the supply plan br• This role ensures all demands (internal and external) are considered when managing the demand and supply balance. Supply capabilities are monitored to ensure operations goals, customer service levels, and business objectives are metbr• Support Continuous Improvement initiatives and a culture of data-driven decision making /pp• Maintain an accurate and up-to-date production plan and resolve any overloaded situationsbr• Develop inventory build plans to anticipate seasonal demand, while balancing on-time-in-full supply with working capital and warehouses costsbr• Facilitate Production Planning meetings with material planners, production managers, transload planners, quality control, warehouse personnel, and others as necessarybr• Own the Production Schedule. Develop and adjust Production Schedule to accommodate demand, supply, and timingbr• Communicate changes to Production Supervisor and Shift Leaders for expected production commitments, coordinate actions and agreements with affected functions. (Local operations, HEM Central, 3rd party vendors)br• Analyze material availability issues. Develop, communicate, and implement solutions. Raise material availability issues urgently when cannot be solved autonomously.br• Drive outbound Service Levels by improving Production Job Due Date compliance.br• Monitor Safety Stock Inventory Targets and Forecasts. Ensure Production is planned and executed to satisfy. Analyze, recommend adjustments to inventory parameters.br• Act as back-up for Plant Buyer and train in other functions as emergency backup as directed.br• Additional responsibilities after implementation of Oracle Supply Planning and Finite Schedule solutions:br• Monitor planning master data accuracy, requesting updates when requiredbr• Review and manage exception messages and Planned Work Orders daily within Oracle Supply Planning and Finite Scheduling Cloud /pbSpecialized/Technical Knowledge or Required Skills /bp• Strong knowledge in the production process, bottlenecks, Materials Requirements Planning (MRP), production scheduling, and methods to improve productivity through planningbr• Manage inventory against targets and the build and depletion of inventory as requiredbr• Work effectively with multiple functions, including Customer Care, operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, and the commercial teambr• Timely and accurate resolution of demand and supply imbalancesbr• Business knowledge of the customers, markets, business drivers, and productsbr• Knowledge in inventory planning processes, techniques, and methodologiesbr• Knowledge of portfolio of products they are planningbr• Relationships across different parts of the organization related to the portfolio of products they are planningbr• Knowledge of the relationship of master data management with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) recommendations to diagnose drivers for supplybr• Support the reporting of metrics and master data management against policies, procedures, and standards /pbRequirements /bp• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment, IBP, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, or materials management rolesbr• Bachelor’s or Master's Degree Engineering Management, Business, or equivalent education or work experiencebr• MRP implementation as a plusbr• High level of integrity, ability to deal with ambiguity, and takes initiativebr• Evidence of strong character with integrity, honesty, accountability, and trustbr• Must possess business savvy, change agent skills, and good organizational skillsbr• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across functional lines without formal authority to handle multiple tasks and make consequential decisions /ppReady to make an impact? We offer a dynamic work environment, competitive benefits, and the flexibility of a home office work model, all while empowering you with possibilities for professional development in a cross-cultural setting.brIf you are excited about this opportunity, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your application and CV, and our HR Team will get back to you shortly. We look forward to exploring how we can work together. /p #J-18808-Ljbffr