Senior Manager, Production Planning and Inventory

Job Description Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelz International? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Possible. The role of Manager of Production Planning and Inventory is responsible for delivering production plans for co-manufacturers and co-packers, maintaining adequate inventory levels, mitigating obsolescence, and conducting root cause analyses as needed. Role Responsibilities Production Planning Oversee day to day operations of production planning Create and maintain planning tools Create 12 month rolling forecasts for all co-manufacturers and co-packers Issue purchase orders to execute production Work with procurement team to ensure materials are available to execute production plans Work with fulfillment team to ensure product is available to support orders Work with demand planning team to refine volumes needed for production plans Root Cause systemic issues with production performance through metrics; follow through on communicating to management Strategically work to optimize production plans to support cost savings initiatives Creating SOPs to ensure alignment on process and cross functional training Inventory Management Maintain targeted inventory levels by maintaining supply need outlook for next 12 months Process work orders and transfer orders in ERP system to track inventory levels Work with logistics team to prioritize shipment inbounds Conducts inventory reconciliations across all warehousing, co-manufacturing, and co-packing locations Be on-site at warehouses, co-manufacturers, and co-packing locations to conduct physical inventory counts as needed Resolve inventory discrepancies and communicate to finance root cause and action needed to correct discrepancies Report inventory at risk of reaching 50% shelf life Report forward looking inventory report to predict future obsolescence; call out future obsolescence risk and build mitigation plans cross functionally Education / Certifications: High school diploma (college degree preferred) Job specific requirements: 5+ years professional experience (production planning and inventory experience preferred) People management (preferred) Knowledge of Netsuite ERP (preferred) This role is hybrid, based at our East Hanover office, and requires three days onsite per week. Salary and Benefits: The base salary range for this position is $86,900 to $119,515; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education and location. 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. 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 Mondelz 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 brandsincluding 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. Mondelz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. 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. For more information about your Federal rights, please see eeopost.pdf; EEO is the Law Poster Supplement; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision; Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Job Type Regular Supply Planning (MPS - scheduling - MRP) Customer Service & Logistics At Mondelz 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!