Industrial Planning Analyst

We have a current opening for an Industrial Planning Specialist and are actively reviewing applications.

The POP Analyst supports North American Industrial Planning activities across multiple manufacturing sites by providing planning visibility, performance analysis, governance support, and coordination of planning-related risks and opportunities. This role serves as a key link between NAM POP Leader and plant POP teams, Supply Planning, Category Planning, and other Supply Chain stakeholders to ensure effective execution of production plans and achievement of service, inventory, and operational objectives. The role is focused on production scheduling governance, MRP and master-data parameter integrity, and exception-based management of planning alerts across the plant network.

Scheduling & MRP Governance
•    Govern production scheduling and sequencing adherence (schedule / plan adherence, wheel / cycle adherence) and manage time fences and the frozen horizon across plants.
•    Responsible MRP and planning-parameter governance — lot sizing, safety stock, lead times, planning strategy, MRP type and time fences — with a defined parameter review cadence.
•    Safeguard data integrity across the SAP–Kinaxis interface so master data and parameters keep the planning run executable.
Planning Governance & Performance
•    Support weekly and monthly planning governance processes across manufacturing plants.
•    Track and manage exceptions on key planning KPIs including Production Planning Accuracy (PPA), Attainment, Case Fill Rate (CFR), Inventory Coverage, Destruction and CPK (line capacity) planned Vs actual
•    Coordinate recovery plans for line-capacity (CPK) constraints and shortfalls vs plan.
•    Consolidate plant performance results and provide visibility to risks, gaps, and recovery actions.
•    Support Operations Reviews, Industrial Boards, S&OP, and other planning forums.
Production Planning & Operational Support
•    Review production plan adherence and capacity feasibility against the constrained supply plan.
•    Identify planning risks and support alignment across plants and planning functions.
•    Monitor execution against approved production plans and support issue resolution.
•    Maintain visibility of plant shutdowns, maintenance activities, and operational constraints.
Criticality & Inventory Management
•    Maintain criticality tracking and recovery plans.
•    Coordinate follow-up actions to mitigate service and supply risks.
•    Monitor inventory coverage, obsolete materials, and destruction performance.
•    Support initiatives focused on inventory optimization and waste reduction.

Systems, Reporting & Data Management
•    Maintain planning master data, parameters, and reporting files.
•    Support planning dashboards, KPI reporting, and performance analysis.
•    Coordinate planning-related system enhancements and issue resolution with IT and business stakeholders.
•    Ensure accuracy and integrity of planning data used for decision making.

Collaboration & Continuous Improvement
•    Facilitate communication of planning risks, constraints, and opportunities.
•    Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, reporting, and operational performance.
•    Support continuous improvement initiatives within the planning organization.

Education & Experience
•    Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, Business, or related field.
•    2-5 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, Production Planning, Operations, or a related manufacturing environment.
•    Experience working with ERP and planning systems such as Kinaxis RapidResponse (APS) and SAP (ECC/S4, PP/DS, APO/IBP) is preferred.
•    Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis.
Key Competencies
•    Analytical thinking and problem solving
•    Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
•    Effective communication and stakeholder management
•    Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
•    Cross-functional collaboration and teamwork
•    Continuous improvement mindset
Success Measures
•    Accurate and timely planning reporting and analysis.
•    Improved visibility and management of operational risks and criticalities.
•    Effective support of service, inventory, and production performance targets.
•    Strong cross-functional alignment and execution of planning processes.
•    Identification and implementation of process improvement opportunities.
•    Schedule adherence and MRP / parameter health maintained within target across the plant network.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure
As part of our recruitment process, Ferrero may use artificial intelligence (AI) enabled tools to assist with reviewing candidate applications. These tools are used solely to support recruiters by summarizing application information and identifying potential alignment with job requirements. AI does not independently screen out or select candidates, and it does not replace human judgment. Final decisions regarding candidate progression are always made by Ferrero recruiters and hiring managers.

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The base compensation range for this position is $80,931 - $107,908. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time.

In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits.

Ferrero began its journey in the small town of Alba in Piedmont, Italy, in 1946. Today, it is one of the world’s largest sweet-packaged food companies, with many iconic brands sold in countries all over the world. Find out more about Ferrero at ferrero.com.

Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative, and highly rewarding.
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Ferrero is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable human rights laws. Ferrero will recruit, hire, train, and promote all persons without regard to race, creed, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, or history of disability (except where physical or mental abilities are a bona fide occupational requirement and the individual is not able to perform the essential functions of the position even with reasonable accommodations), citizenship, or any other protected characteristic. 

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