Production Planner

​​Ontex is a leading international provider of disposable personal hygiene solutions for all generations. With a global team of around 7,500 employees, we develop, produce and distribute in about 100 countries through leading retailers and healthcare providers. Ontex was founded in Belgium in 1979 and is listed on Euronext Brussels.

To reinforce our Supply Chain, Planning, Logistics team we are looking for a Production Planner.

Job purpose

The Production Planner is responsible for balancing demand and supply to ensure optimal inventory levels, maximizing service levels, and minimizing backorders and obsolescence.

How big is the job?

As a Production Planner you are responsible for the planning of finished goods to ensure the OTIF (on-time & in-full) delivery to Ontex customers, while keeping the inventory levels in line with the S&OP (Sales & Operations Plan). 

What am I expected to deliver, and what are my main tasks?

• Develop and maintain the production plan to ensure on-time and in-full (OTIF) delivery to customers, aligning with the Sales & Operations Plan (S&OP).
• Reflect tactical decisions in the operational plan.
• Define the production plan based on demand forecasts, manufacturing constraints, raw material availability, and inventory targets within SAP.
• Review and adjust schedules according to incoming sales orders to match customer requirements with availability dates.
• Monitor production progress and make necessary adjustments to meet sales schedules.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Purchasing, Production, and other departments to ensure raw materials are available to meet production schedules.
• Actively participate in daily planning and weekly master planning meetings.
• Work with stakeholders (demand planning, key account management, raw material planning, product management, manufacturing) to resolve supply and demand imbalances.
• Manage phase-in/phase-out processes to minimize obsolete stock.
• Maintain master data required for operational planning.
• Maximize service levels while adhering to inventory parameters.
• Minimize obsolete stock levels and find alternative channels to reduce excess inventory.
• Contribute to quarterly lot size calculations.
• Perform ad hoc analyses to support decision-making.

Job complexity and challenges

• Maximize service levels despite forecast inaccuracies.
• Maintain stock levels within inventory parameters on production lines with fluctuating output.
• Ensure smooth product introductions and terminations with long lead times and changing forecasts.
• Keep production plans stable to avoid raw material shortages.

Accountability and scope factors

• Achieve target service levels (OTIF).
• Maintain inventory levels in line with targets.
• Ensure that we maintain good standing with customers while simultaneously providing a stable production schedule.

What do I need to be successful in this job?

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Business, Engineering, or equivalent experience (5 years).
• First experience in supply chain and production planning.
• Proficiency in MS Office and experience with ERP/MRP/SAP systems.
• Strong understanding of business processes within an international company.
• Numeric and analytical mindset with a systematic approach.
• Ability to work autonomously, prioritize tasks, and focus on solutions.

Team player with excellent How complex is the stuff I’m dealing with, and how do I solve problems?

• Identify issues, apply judgment, and select solutions based on expertise and knowledge.
• Rely on well-defined procedures or precedents for most issues.

With whom do I need to collaborate to get the job done?

• Work with peers, manufacturing team, demand managers, key account managers, raw material planners, product managers, packaging specialists, transport planning, customer service, and the Supply Chain manager.

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Interested in your next step at Ontex? Do not hesitate to apply!