Job Information
Mondelez International Bulk Materials Planner in Richmond, Virginia
Job Description
Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?
Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.
You will execute bulk material planning and ordering including required expediting to ensure timely delivery per requirements of the production schedule.
Schedule bulk deliveries including rail and tanker truck to ensure sufficient inventory to support the production schedule.
Resolve accounts payable activities related to bulk shipments in the bakery
Develop weekly supply planning orders to production planning and detailed scheduling orders as production plans roll into the finite window.
Support weekly scheduled meetings with vendors to review orders for upcoming productions.
Requirements
MINDSET
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
Materials, supply chain, finite scheduling, warehousing experience in a manufacturing business
Able to work on key priorities and improving the plan
Problem-solving and analytical skills – and able to understand and interpret data
Team player who can work with other functions, on a daily basis.
EDUCATION
Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Minimum of 3-5 years supply chain or manufacturing experience.
Green Belt certification desirable
QUALIFICATIONS
Computer Proficiency (MS Office to include Excel, Power Point, Word)
Knowledge of SAP (ECC proficient experience preferred)
Excellent Communication (Verbal, Written) & Time Management Skills
Strength in the ability to multi-task, strong influencing skills, attention to detail, ability to deal with ambiguity, and influence in a matrixed environment.
Action Oriented
Vendor Management
Supervision Skill (preferred)
Ability to work flexible work hours and be available to respond as needed beyond core work hours.
OTHER JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
1- M aterial Management
Work closely with Suppliers, Transportation, HQ Material Management, and Procurement group to ensure materials are not shorted for production via use of processes to confirm order receipts at the suppliers, and their acknowledgement of delivering on our required date and quantity.
Ensure of a process and relationship with suppliers where they proactively and timely report any production or shipping/carrier issues, and enlist supplier, Trans or HQ help to preempt any threat of shortage.
Execute Change Notifications, ordering the new materials & exiting the old as the Change Notifications direct.
Coordinate with warehouse receiving as materials come in to ensure timely receipt of ingredients are physically in the system. Monitor the receiving process for timely entry into SAP.
Ensure timely and accurate submission of data to manufacturing applications (SAP) to update changes in orders and inventory of materials. Keep SAP accurate in real time.
Responsible for bulk cargo delivery schedule updates to accommodate changes in the production schedule, perform status checks to validate the capacity of silos/tanks, and manage silo/tanks and storage space for receipt of materials. This includes the yearly silo cleaning process.
2- Quality
When obsolete and/or unusable materials are on site, manage the identification and coordination of the destruction or movement of materials. This includes coordinating bulk evacuation if necessary.
Manage quality holds and the inventory shelf-life. Execute vendor complaints & returns for credit for quality reject materials.
3- Inventory
Coordinate & execute inventory Cycle Counts weekly with posting and root cause analysis the variances.
Monitor and manage the capacity and CSX yard management.
Provide information and analysis on inventory of materials to support the decision-making process related to the management of inventory levels and risk/opportunity management. Proposal actions to avoid using expired or obsolete materials &/or request for exception with Quality accordingly.
4) Warehouse
Involved in all materials warehouse projects/initiatives (cost savings, renovations, ramp-ups, flexibility projects, plant trials, etc) through cross-functional support and Lean Six Sigma methodology to provide continuous improvement in the processes and procedures for the facility.
Assist with general warehouse supervision and management. Especially regarding daily audits and checks.
Back-up for other staff positions within Warehouse team
5) Work schedule
- Candidate requires flexibility within shifts.
“The base salary range for this position is $71,700 - $107,600; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. 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 a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. 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 Mondelēz 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 brands—including 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.
Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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.
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Job Type
Regular
Manufacturing support
Manufacturing
At Mondelēz 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!
Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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.