Colgate-Palmolive - Tonganoxie, KS
posted about 2 months ago
The Operations Planning Coordinator at Colgate-Palmolive will play a crucial role in executing effective finished goods production scheduling and replenishment of finished goods, raw, and packaging materials to meet forecasted demand and distribution. This position is integral to ensuring that production plans align with the company's operational goals and customer service standards. The coordinator will be responsible for meeting or exceeding safety and quality standards while executing master production plans developed by the Inventory, Planning, and Deployment (IPD) Group. This involves setting daily and weekly production schedules, keeping operations informed of any schedule adjustments, and utilizing SAP data and systems for production planning, inventory management, and schedule adherence. In addition to scheduling, the Operations Planning Coordinator will verify the accuracy of daily transactions in SAP and production reporting systems, perform monthly and quarterly inventories, and manage inventory levels while addressing logistical challenges. The role requires collaboration with the Planning Manager to balance customer service, productivity, and cost results, as well as updating standard operating procedures (SOP) and working with the controller on product ingredient costing changes. The coordinator will also ensure compliance with corporate and government standards for quality and traceability in all materials shipped and received. This position requires a proactive approach to troubleshooting production scheduling problems and inventory variances, as well as supporting productivity initiatives by monitoring processes against key performance goals. The Operations Planning Coordinator will work closely with cross-functional teams to implement best practices for factory performance and reliability, ensuring that all materials are managed effectively to support both domestic and international demand.