Job Title:  Production planner

Relocation Assistance Offered Within Country
# 161834 - Castiglione delle Stiviere, Lombardia, Italy

Who We Are
Colgate-Palmolive Company is a caring, innovative growth company that is reimagining a healthier future for all people, their pets and our planet. Focused on Oral Care, Personal Care, Home Care and Pet Nutrition, we sell our products in more than 200 countries and territories under brands such as Colgate, Palmolive, elmex, hello, meridol, Sorriso, Tom’s of Maine, EltaMD, Filorga, Irish Spring, PCA SKIN, Protex, Sanex, Softsoap, Speed Stick, Ajax, Axion, Fabuloso, Soupline and Suavitel, as well as Hill’s Pet Nutrition.

We are recognised for our leadership and innovation in promoting sustainability and community wellbeing, including our achievements in decreasing plastic waste and promoting recyclability, saving water, conserving natural resources and improving children’s oral health.

If you want to work for a company that lives by their values, then give your career a reason to smile and join our global team!
 

Join Our Team as a  Production Planner  at Hill's Pet Nutrition!

Location: Castiglione delle Stiviere, Italy

About Hill's Pet Nutrition:

At Hill's Pet Nutrition, we are dedicated to transforming the lives of pets and their owners through superior nutrition. Our state-of-the-art facility in Castiglione delle Stiviere is expanding, and we are looking for a talented  Production Planner  to join our dynamic team.

Job Purpose:

The Production Planner at Hill's Pet Nutrition plays a crucial role in ensuring the efficient and timely production of our premium pet food products. This position involves developing and maintaining weekly production schedules, coordinating with various departments to ensure the availability of materials and resources, and monitoring production progress to address any issues or delays.

The Production Planner will analyze production data, collaborate with sales and customer service teams to align production plans with demand forecasts, and participate in continuos improvement initiatives. This role requires strong analytical skills, effective communication, and the ability to work collaboratively to meet production goals while adhering to safety and quality standards.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and maintain weekly production schedules to ensure optimal use of resources and timely delivery of products.

• Coordinate with procurement, material planning, and production teams to ensure the availability of necessary materials and resources for production.

• Track and monitor production activities to ensure adherence to schedules, and promptly address any delays or issues that arise.

• Collaborate with sales and customer service teams to understand demand forecasts and adjust production plans accordingly.

• Analyze production data and performance metrics to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement. 

• Prepare and present regular production reports to management, highlighting key metrics,potential risks, and areas for improvement.

• Ensure all production activities comply with Hill's Pet Nutrition's quality standards and regulatory requirements.

• Participate in and lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency,reduce waste, and improve overall effectiveness.

• Mantain accurate records of inventory levels and coordinate with the inventory team to manage stock levels effectively. 

• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities in the production process without compromising product quality.

• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations throughout the production process.

• Work closely with various departments, including procurement, sales and CS&L teams to ensure alignment and smooth operations.

• Utilize production planning software (Kinaxis rapid response, SAP R/3, S4 Hana, PlanetTogether) to manage and optimize production schedules.

• Mantain effective communication with internal and external stakeholders to ensure transparency and alignment on production goals and timelines. Participate and contribute to the weekly production planning meeting.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Logistics, Engineering, Business, Finance or related field

• 4-7 years of functional supply chain experience

• Supervisory or project management experience

• Experience with SAP S4, Kinaxis (RapidResponse), Google workspace (sheets, docs, gmail)

• Proficiencies in advanced analytics and apply Supply Chain optimization tools / methodologies to determine process and cost improvements

• Proficient in English language.

Preferred qualifications include:

• Lean six sigma 

Expected Areas of Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Problem-solving, analytical skills and ability to use decision-making processes and judgment Advanced SAP, Kinaxis, google workspace. 

• Broad business knowledge and strong understanding of Supply Chain systems

• Broad business knowledge of manufacturing, product deployment, logistics, warehouse operations and financial reporting.

• Effective interpersonal skills, both oral and written communication abilities

• Ability to lead and manage multiple priorities and stressful situations effectively

• Strong planning and organizational abilities

Leadership Competencies (Should match the Colgate Global Competencies – Up to 3)

• Leading Change

• Business/Global Perspective

• Project Management

Functional Competencies (Should match the Colgate Global Competencies – Up to 3) 

• Synchronizing Demand and Supply Planning 

• Partnership and Collaboration

• Leveraging Systems and Information

Working Relationships (Key partnerships and reporting relationships)

• Directors of Customer Service & Logistics

• E2E Planning Community

• Corporate E2E Planning Center of Excellence

• E2E V-P, Directors and Managers of Manufacturing Plants & Field Warehousing.

• Quality

• Procurement 

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Travel Requirements 

• Expected percentage of travel:  up to 5%

Ready to Make a Difference?

If you are ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role that will allow you to make a real impact, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join Hill's Pet Nutrition as  Production Planner  and be a part of our journey to improve the lives of pets around the world.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.

Visa not sponsored. 

Our Commitment to Sustainability
With the Colgate brand in more homes than any other, we are presented with great opportunities and new challenges as we work to integrate sustainability into all aspects of our business and create positive social impact. We are determined to position ourselves for further growth as we act on our 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our purpose starts with our people — ensuring our workforce represents the people and communities we serve —and creating an environment where our people feel they belong; where we can be our authentic selves, feel treated with respect and have the support of leadership to impact the business in a meaningful way.

Equal Opportunity Employer
Colgate is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, veteran status (United States positions), or any other characteristic protected by law.

Reasonable accommodation during the application process is available for persons with disabilities. Please contact Application_Accommodation@colpal.com with the subject "Accommodation Request" should you require accommodation.

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