Production Planner

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 be responsible for establishing and controlling production schedules in alignment with the Master Production Schedule. This role involves collaborating cross-functionally to optimize line capacity, control labor overtime costs, and maximize material utilization. The Production Planner coordinates inventory management activities and drives targeted customer service levels. Success in this role requires excellent organizational skills, the ability to prioritize short-term objectives, and strong analytical capabilities to effectively manage WIP and inventory levels within the global supply chain.

How you will contribute

You will:

• Plan, organize, and execute production schedules for in-house products and new product development, including trial/project coordination, based on actual and forecasted demand for both local and export customers.
• Monitor production progress, adjust schedules to address delays, and develop recovery plans when targets are missed — prioritizing export order shipments.
• Ensure the quality of data used to generate materials requirements plans, maintain awareness of volume fluctuations, and communicate materials availability to support build plans throughout the product life cycle.
• Coordinate with internal departments (Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality Control) and external stakeholders (Demand Planning, Supply Chain) to ensure seamless production processes and on-time deliveries.
• Support new product introductions and product transfers/de-transfers by analyzing common and unique materials, including MOQ reviews, to meet project deadlines.
• Develop and communicate short- and long-term delivery commitments to customers, and coordinate resources to meet shipment targets.
• Lead improvement projects to enhance planning efficiency, reduce costs, and improve operational performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in production planning, materials planning, or supply chain within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong understanding of production processes, inventory management, demand forecasting, and supply chain principles.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple departments and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure.

Business Unit Summary

Mondelēz International in Southeast Asia is in five countries serving 19 markets with more than 18 nationalities and 7,500 employees. This group is emerging as one of the fastest growing regions in Asia, the Middle East and Africa, and we are proud of consistently producing high quality products in nine manufacturing sites. We are market leaders in key snacking categories, making and selling brands like Oreo and Tiger biscuits, Kinh Do mooncakes, Jacob’s crackers, Cadbury Dairy Milk chocolate, Tang powdered beverage, Halls candy and Eden cheese. We set the benchmark in being a responsible business and contributing to the communities in which we operate.

Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type