Planning Manager

We are Reckitt

Home to the world's best loved and trusted hygiene, health, and nutrition brands. Our purpose defines why we exist: to protect, heal and nurture in the relentless pursuit of a cleaner, healthier world. We are a global team united by this purpose.
 

Join us in our fight to make access to the highest quality hygiene, wellness, and nourishment a right and not a privilege.

​Manufacturing​

Our supply chain is the backbone of our business. It's how we get our trusted products to people all over the world, safely and efficiently. And it's our talented and passionate teams that make this happen.

If you're looking for a career in supply chain, there's no better place to be than Reckitt. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities in all areas of the supply chain, from planning and procurement to manufacturing and logistics. You could join our Global Supply Planning team to develop and implement our global supply strategy, or work with our Procurement Centre of Excellence team to negotiate and manage our supplier relationships.

Our Manufacturing Excellence team help us improve the efficiency, quality and safety of our manufacturing operations, and our Logistics Excellence team develop new and innovative ways to distribute our products to customers.

About the role

We are on the lookout for a Factory Planning Manager who can bring a fresh perspective to our large-scale manufacturing operations at Reckitt. Are you ready to take ownership of the planning process and play a pivotal role in shaping our production landscape? In this role, you will harness your expertise to streamline operations, innovate planning strategies, and drive our mission for healthier lives and happier homes. This is your chance to be at the forefront of manufacturing excellence, leading a team in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Make an impact where it matters – join us!

Your responsibilities

• Develop and communicate a clear vision and strategy for the Production Planning organization.

• Align planning processes and capacity with strategic objectives of VMS, Blister, and SoftGel businesses.

• Oversee inventory control processes, ensuring effective stock management and minimizing excess.

• Lead process improvements by defining roles, setting priorities, providing direction, and coaching team members.

• Serve as a key liaison, ensuring effective communication with stakeholders at all levels.

• Monitor and evaluate functional and financial performance to support business objectives.

• Develop and maintain Master Production Schedules across all production value streams.

• Ensure accuracy of planning master data (FG and WIP) in systems such as SNP, DRP, RR, and WMS.

• Manage material flows from stores to production to meet schedules and optimize stock levels.

• Analyse production capacity and specifications to determine resource and tooling requirements.

The experience we're looking for

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience, ideally in FMCG, pharmaceutical, or retail environments.

• Extensive experience in DRP/MPS/MRP processes and systems.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; strong analytical and presentation skills.

• Fluent in English, with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Proven ability to manage projects, negotiate with suppliers, and drive performance.

• Strong decision-making skills, particularly under pressure.

• Experienced in managing both direct and indirect reports.

• Well-organized with a strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

• Familiarity with manufacturing processes, quality standards, and health & safety regulations.

• Effective communicator across all organizational levels; self-motivated with the ability to motivate others.

This role is not currently sponsoring visas or considering international movement at this time.

The skills for success

Business Partnership, Collaboration and partnership building, Relationship Management, Business Accumen, Productivity management, Improve business processes, Distribution Logistics, Logistics Management, Supply Chain Planning, Vendor Negotiation, Contract Negotiation, Category Management Expertise, Supply Management, Procurement.

What we offer

With inclusion at the heart of everything we do, working alongside our four global Employee Resource Groups, we support our people at every step of their career journey, helping them to succeed in their own individual way.
 

We invest in the wellbeing of our people through parental benefits, an Employee Assistance Program to promote mental health, and life insurance for all employees globally. We have a range of other benefits in line with the local market. Through our global share plans we offer the opportunity to save and share in Reckitt's potential future successes. For eligible roles, we also offer short-term incentives to recognise, appreciate and reward your work for delivering outstanding results. You will be rewarded in line with Reckitt's pay for performance philosophy.

Salary Range

USD $95,000.00 - $143,000.00

Pay Transparency

The base salary range for this role will vary based on experience in job and industry, training and education, skills relevant to the position, and other factors permitted by law.  In addition to the base salary, the position is eligible for an annual discretionary bonus, which is subject to change each year. Reckitt offers eligible employees competitive benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; paid time off for vacation, sick, and Company recognized holidays; a 401(K) plan; generous paid parental leave; adoption and fertility support; tuition reimbursement; product discounts; and much more!If reasonable accommodation is needed to complete your application, please contact NAtalentacquisition@reckitt.com. Reckitt is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals.

Equality

We recognise that in real life, great people don't always 'tick all the boxes'. That's why we hire for potential as well as experience. Even if you don't meet every point on the job description, if this role and our company feels like a good fit for you, we still want to hear from you.
 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, disability or medical condition; colour, ethnicity, race, citizenship, and national origin; religion, faith; pregnancy, family status and caring responsibilities; sexual orientation; sex, gender identity, gender expression, and transgender identity; protected veteran status; size or any other basis protected by appropriate law.