Are you a hands‑on production planner with deep SAP APO/PP‑DS/IBP expertise ready to keep a 24/7 plant running smoothly?
We’re looking for a Production Planner (Short‑Term Scheduling) to own near‑term production planning and schedule adherence in our high‑volume, continuous manufacturing environment. You’ll convert demand into feasible, capacity‑balanced plans that safeguard service levels, delivery performance, and production stability while coordinating closely with Production, Q&FS, Order Management, QC Lab, and Shipping.
Our Food Ingredients business unit is dedicated to innovating improved nutritional profiles, better taste and texture, and greater cost efficiency to meet the needs of global food and beverage manufacturers. The role is based in Grindsted (on‑site). Be part of a reliable, collaborative, impact‑driven team where together we can achieve greatness and make a real impact. Your potential is our inspiration!
Where You’ll Make a Difference
- Own short‑term production planning and detailed scheduling for assigned product areas in a 24/7, high‑volume environment
- Convert sales orders and short‑term demand into feasible, capacity‑constrained plans using SAP APO/PP‑DS/IBP to balance service, inventory, changeovers, and lead times
- Drive schedule adherence and a stable production flow; monitor and act on KPIs (e.g., service level/OTIF, schedule attainment, plan adherence, inventory health)
- Coordinate daily with Production, Q&FS, Order Management, QC Lab, and Shipping to anticipate issues and keep product moving
- Support rapid issue resolution for deviations, non‑conformities, or service risks; escalate and align trade‑offs with stakeholders when needed
- Maintain and improve planning master data quality (e.g., BOMs, routings, parameters) to strengthen plan accuracy
- Contribute to continuous improvement in planning and scheduling processes, data integrity, and cross‑functional ways of working
- Promote safety, compliance, and right‑first‑time execution in all planning activities
What Makes You the Right Fit
- Bachelor’s level degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or similar field
- 3–5 years in production planning, materials planning, or plant scheduling, ideally in process/continuous manufacturing
- Strong SAP APO / PP‑DS / IBP proficiency
- Solid command of standard planning/scheduling tools and advanced Excel/data handling
- Full professional fluency in both Danish and English
- Analytical, structured, and detail‑oriented mindset; ability to maintain the overview amid many moving parts
- Clear communication skills and ability to partner naturally across operations, supply chain, and quality
- Calm and pragmatic temper under time pressure in a dynamic 24/7 environment
How Would You Stand Out?
- Demonstrated continuous improvement in planning processes (e.g., reducing changeovers, stabilizing schedules, improving data quality)
- Proven success alleviating bottlenecks and improving service levels/OTIF
- Strong cross‑functional influence skills with a track record of aligning diverse stakeholders
- Experience in food ingredients, chemicals, bioprocessing, or other compliance‑heavy process industries
- Comfortable in a 24/7 plant setting with campaigns, changeovers, and tight lead‑times
- Ability to quickly grasp complex product portfolios (e.g., emulsifiers, hydrocolloids, enzymes)
Why Choose Us?
- Shape the heartbeat of a mission‑critical production site where planning excellence directly impacts customers
- Join a purpose‑led organization committed to safety, quality, and sustainable innovation
- Work with experienced operations and quality teams that value partnership and problem‑solving
- Grow your SAP planning and advanced scheduling capabilities in a complex, continuous manufacturing environment
- Be part of a team that values ownership, accountability, and humor, even when the pace is high
- Your ideas will be heard; continuous improvement is part of how we win!
Interested? Submit your application as soon as possible, as we review incoming applications on an ongoing basis. We will proceed to personal interviews as soon as possible and close our recruitment process once the ideal candidate has been identified.
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We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.
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