Production Planner Finished Goods

Production Planner - Finished Goods

Who We Are

Essity is a global leader in health and hygiene with our corporate headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden, and North American headquarters in Philadelphia, PA. We are a multi-billion-dollar company that is committed to breaking barriers to well-being. Essity does this through innovative brands in the areas of Professional Hygiene, Consumer Goods, and Health & Medical Solutions.

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being. At Essity you will find a caring and compassionate culture where we remain grounded in our beliefs & behaviors.

About the Role

Essity Professional Hygiene North America is currently seeking a Production Planner for our finished goods manufactured internally by Essity. Preferred location is any corporate office or Professional Hygiene Manufacturing location in North America.

We're looking for people who embody our values, aren't afraid to challenge, innovate, experiment, and move at a fast pace. We're always looking for ways to improve our products and ourselves. If this is you, we'd love to talk.

What You Will Do

• Schedule production for designated converting machines to best satisfy customer requirements, inventory stocking levels, or machine utilization levels designated by the Central Planning Department. Expedite or de-expedite orders as appropriate;
• Central point of contact for converting operation with regards to the production schedule and vital supply issues;
• Central point of contact for quality and service issues with vital supplies, this includes follow up with vendors for resolution of issues;
• Must demonstrate an ability to schedule equipment in any product area internally.
• Must demonstrate willingness to take on projects beyond the normal planning activities.
• Monitor current production conditions, adjusting the schedules to meet customer requirements, correct for deviations in production efficiencies, and account for seasonality and capacity constraints;
• Review supplies requirements and reorder as needed to maintain an uninterrupted production plan, while minimizing inventory exposure;
• Review and calculate supply and finished goods inventory and planning parameters for the resident information systems to ensure an adequate, but not excessive, stock on hand;
• Ensure data integrity in all production control systems;
• Communicate product availability information or production status information as requested;
• Balancing production capabilities and capacities across converting.
• Provide backup coverage for other Production Planners and schedulers as needed;
• Works with Resource Support Team/Operations to provide better solutions for customers through analysis of current planning bottlenecks and opportunities;
• Works with the Resource Support Team/Operations to optimize run schedules.
• Manages external warehouse inventories and transfers to ensure on site inventory and service level targets are maintained;
• Attend planning and operations meetings as needed.
• Coordinate with other planners for shared resources, as necessary;
• Complete objectives set forth in the annual review process in alignment with site objectives and vision;
• Assist in the development and implementation of policies and procedures necessary for effective planning and execution of product supply planning within a multi-site framework;
• This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be asked to perform other duties as assigned;
• Incumbent is expected to work the hours necessary to complete the job thoroughly.

Who You Are

• Bachelor’s degree or an Associate degree with minimum two years of experience, or high school graduate with minimum of five years of experience;
• Planning experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment or other production/inventory planning related experience. Previous work in a team based environment a plus;
• Excellent communication and follow-up skills;
• Good problem solving and math skills;
• SAP or other production/inventory planning system is required;
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.

About Our DEI Culture

Guided by our Beliefs & Behavior, our culture is the foundation that connects our history with our future. At Essity, care, collaboration and inclusion are more than buzzwords, they are practiced on an everyday basis. And with a purpose of breaking barriers to wellbeing, promoting gender equality and enable customers and consumers to lead a fuller life at all stages of life, DEI is in our core.

As we work in diverse teams across geographies, cultures and professional areas, inclusive leadership is something we expect from ourselves and each other. In our leadership platform, we express this as leveraging the power of differences. From experience we know that diverse and inclusive teams are key to innovate and profitably grow our business while simultaneously address our ambitious climate targets.

What We Can Offer You

At Essity, we believe everyone's learning and professional development is unique and want to empower employees to reach their full potential in a winning culture motivated by a powerful purpose.

Compensation and Benefits:

Expected Compensation:

Competitive annual salary annual incentive bonus benefits

Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors such as knowledge, skills, and experience.

Along with competitive pay you will be eligible for the following benefits:

• United Healthcare PPO / EyeMed Vision Insurance / Delta Dental Insurance;
• Wellness program provided through Rally;
• Healthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA);
• 401(k) with employer match and annual employer base contribution;
• Company paid Basic Life, AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance;
• Employee Assistance Program;
• PTO offering with Paid Holidays;
• Voluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, and accident insurance;

• Employee discounts program;
• Scholarship program for children of Essity employees.

Collaborative and Inclusive Culture | Empowering & Engaged Leaders | Working with Powerful Purpose & Sustainable Impact | Learning and Growing in your Career | Supporting Well-being & Sustainable Working Life | Life-changing Innovations | Competitive Total rewards

Additional Information

The Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact EssityHRNorthAmerica@essity.com

Together, we are improving lives, every day

Working at Essity is not just a career; it is a chance to directly make the world a healthier, more hygienic and safer place. With impactful innovations coupled with sustainable solutions, we strive to reach more people every year with the necessary and essential solutions for well-being.

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