Supply Planner HMC

 

An administrative position whose main responsibility is to plan the production of hand-rolled cigars from the Dominican Republic, Honduras and Nicaragua, ensuring that production deadlines are met and manufacturing capacities are adhered to.

 

• Develop and communicate the production plan for an 8- to 16-week planning horizon, considering plant constraints and meeting the overall inventory targets set by Demand Planning.  Balance service, inventory and productivity targets.  
• Identify and assess the differences between available and required capacity. Proactively recommend and present the necessary action steps.
• Regularly communicate the status of production to managers, customers and other departments.
• Analyze pending, current and upcoming orders to prioritize, plan and schedule production operations and meet customer delivery commitments.
• Plan inventory management processes to avoid shortages and surpluses.
• Monitor production progress and ensure that the final product meets quality standards and customer specifications.
• Analyze delays and disruptions and adjust production schedules accordingly to meet deadlines.
• Maintain records of production planning activities and sequences.
• Build strong working relationships with staff at the STG plant to facilitate collaborative problem-solving and effective communication with key stakeholders.
• Work closely with the Marketing and New Product Development departments to establish commitments regarding new product initiatives and monitor these projects.
• Perform other duties related to the role and/or as required by the line manager.

 

• Graduate of Industrial Engineer or related careers.
• Proficiency in MS Office (fluency in Excel essential), SAP (preferred).
• Fluency in English (essential)
• At least two years’ experience in roles related to production planning, amongst others.

 

 

As a colleague at Scandinavian Tobacco Group, you will receive a comprehensive compensation package. Our benefits differ across regions; our recruiting team will be able to give more details.

 

 

Before we enter a hiring process, your job application will be reviewed by a member of our recruiting team. Your application will be reviewed in line with the hiring competencies we have for the role you have applied for. If your experience aligns with the requirements, you will enter our hiring process which will consist of the following:

 

• Recruiter Screen
• Behavioral Assessment
• Hiring Manager Interview
• Grandparent Manager Interview

 

At Scandinavian Tobacco Group, we always encourage you to craft the career that makes you more. We have a rich heritage that dates back 250 years and have been operating as a Scandinavian Tobacco Group since 1961. We operate in over 100 countries, employing over 10,000 people. We offer a diverse portfolio of iconic brands ranging from Signature, Cohiba, Macanudo, CAO, Partagas and most recently branched into smokeless tobacco through our recent acquisition of XQS. We are on a mission to focus on sustainability and minimizing our environmental footprint. We are committed to creating a culture that allows us to blend our strengths, to go far it takes a winning team, and this is why we pride ourselves on sharing our skills, knowledge and expertise to push each other forward.

 

Please be informed that this Direct Search is conducted exclusively by Scandinavian Tobacco Group. We do not accept applications from agencies, and we will not provide compensation for unsolicited CVs.