Junior Planner (Swellendam)

SUMMARY:
Our large agri / manufacturer, based in Swellendam, requires a Junior Planner to ensure optimal production scheduling and to support production efficiencies.

POSITION INFO:
Key Performance Areas
 
Relationship Management of Business Partners      

• Monitor the Customer or Business Partner inquiries and complaints and ensure they are resolved professionally.

• Assist to ensure open communication channels between the Production departments.
• Providing Management support where necessary.
• Ensuring the Planner is involved or aware of the relevant matters affecting the business.

• Schedule and review orders and demands for a long-term period, and maintain a production plan to meet customer demands.
• Analyse data on supply and demand to optimise production planning.
• Ensure minimum and maximum stock levels are maintained at the centralised and external warehouses.
• Indicate and follow up on the purchases of raw materials to maximise and optimise production planning, and to ensure sufficient lead time for purchasing.
• Work closely with the Production and Maintenance departments to ensure the most effective production plan and downtime.
• Assist with production planning of affiliates and ensure collaboration with centralised warehouse.
• Monitor product inventory within the Company.
• Ensure the balancing of supply and demand functions.

• Identify and develop reporting systems where necessary.
• Implement and train relevant employees to update and analyse reports.
• Forecast accuracy improvement.
• Promotional impact analysis.

• Identify and analyse production and procurement cost-saving opportunities.
• Analyse and maintain operational data for the Company.

• Participate in safety forums 
• Report all safety incidents to the relevant people
• Comply with safety policies and procedures.
• Distribute safety information as and when required

• A relevant tertiary degree, preferably in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Further tertiary qualification in Planning and Inventory Management would be advantageous.
• 1 to 2 years working experience in a similar role recommended
• An understanding of manufacturing processes and production planning principles will be advantageous
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel, for data analysis and reporting
• Experience within an FMCG/ manufacturing environment would be an advantage.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of planning and the critical elements/ components thereof.

• Fluent in English and Afrikaans
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Planning and organisational skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good numerical and data analysis skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Team player
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work environments.