Production Planner IIJob DescriptionYoure not the person who will settle for just any role. Neither are we. Because were out to create Better Care for a Better World, and that takes a certain kind of person and teams who care about making a difference. Here, youll bring your professional expertise, talent, and drive to building and managing our portfolio of iconic, ground-breaking brands. In your Production Planner II role, youll help us deliver better care for billions of people around the world. It starts with YOU.The Production Planner II reports to the Internal Production Planning Manager and is responsible for the management of coordination of executing production requirements and materials inventory plans with internal Manufacturing Sites. This position provides planning input for business issues involving materials, and customer service. The position also provides support via problem solving and project initiation for several planning constraints as they are identified and prioritized.In this role, you will:Coordinate of execution of production plans to support the business plans of the KC Professional Team while minimizing inventories, operating expenses, and ensuring optimal customer service performance.Collaborate with Mid-Term Planners and/or Production Planner III at KC Professional manufacturing sites on the inventory management requirements for materials. This incorporates setting the inventory targets and safety stock levels; managing inventory mix to achieve working capital and customer service objectives; leading the obsolete and slow-moving management process; fully participating in the activities required to drive longer term inventory reductions and optimization.Support the SandOE process through timely and accurate production plans for manufacture sites by ensuring material needs are met.Recommend actions when production, materials, and customer service imbalances exist.Provide a logistics perspective on business issues that are not necessarily identified in the principal accountabilities.Contribute as a planning team member in various situations, projects and activities not included in other principal accountabilities and to assist in the accomplishment of established objectives.Maintain effective communications with team leaders and other key stakeholders in a manner that is timely, complete, concise, and responsive.Contribute to an environment in which all team members are respected regardless of their individual differences and are motivated to improve both their individual and team contributions to achieve desired business results.Ensure individual actions are consistent with safety standards and corporate policies.About UsHuggies. Kleenex. Cottonelle. Scott. Kotex. Poise. Depend. Kimberly-Clark Professional. You already know our legendary brandsand so does the rest of the world. In fact, millions of people use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldnt exist without talented professionals, like you.At Kimberly-Clark, youll be part of the best team committed to driving innovation, growth and impact. Were founded on more than 150 years of market leadership, and were always looking for new and better ways to perform so theres your open door of opportunity. Its all here for you at Kimberly-Clark.Led by Purpose. Driven by You.About YouYou perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring. You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.
You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, were constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, youll experience Flex That Works: flexible (hybrid) work arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to mak flexibility work for both you and the business.In one of our professional roles, youll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center.JOB REQUIREMENTS:Bachelors degree or higher or Logistics or Operations experience.Effectively organize, plan, control and communicate production and material plans with key stakeholders.Independent work completion, problem solving acumen, and advanced analytical skills focused on Microsoft Office applications.Ability to manage projects and embrace change.
Total BenefitsFor a complete overview, see www.mykcbenefits.comHybrid Work Arrangements: Youre looking to make a difference. When and where it works best for you. And at Kimberly-Clark, were constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results. When you join our team, youll experience Flex That Works, flexible work (hybrid) arrangements that empower you to have purposeful time in the office and partner with your leader to make flexibility work for both you and the business.To Be Considered
Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role.In the meantime, please check out the careers website.And finally, the fine print.For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that...
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