JOB DESCRIPTION:

About Abbott

• Responsible for the scheduling and planning of materials and production, providing resources and materials according to pre-established demand.

What You'll Do:

• Manage and optimize production planning and scheduling across multiples sites and lines
• Site scheduling and planning according to the forecast
• Forecast anticipated materials requirements to support production planning
• Focus on optimizing capacity and minimizing downtime
• Coordinate supply to ensure availability of materials in line with demand
• Ensure the timely flow of materials to production lines
• Manage the return and movement of finished goods to distribution facilities
• Handle customs clearance and shipping processes
• Oversee and manage materials inventory levels and accuracy
• You may be required to work outside of your ordinary hours of work to participate in essential training, team meetings, customer events or trade shows/conferences.  These events may take place on an evening and/or weekend.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• Minimum 1 year experience in planning/scheduling in a manufacturing, preferably in dairy, FMCG or similar industry
• Strong organization and time management, high attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Proactive and resulted oriented
• Comfortable working in a dynamic environment
• Resilient under pressure and commercially astute

Location

This position is based in Waikato District > Pokeno.

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

     

The base pay for this position is

N/A

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:

Supply Chain

     

DIVISION:

ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain

        

LOCATION:

New Zealand > Waikato: Pokeno Plant

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

     

TRAVEL:

Not specified

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)