Materials and Production Planner

SUMMARY:
Our client in the production and manufacturing industry is currently looking for a Planner to be based in Pinetown

POSITION INFO:
Position: Planner - Material and Production

Location: Pinetown

Role Type: Permanent

Industry: Manufacturing

Reports to: Supply Chain Manager

Minimum Qualification Criteria:

• Degree, Diploma or Certificate in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or related field
• Proficient use and knowledge of ERP in respect of purchasing and inventory related modules
• 4-5 years of Strong Planning experience
• 4-5 years Forecasting experience.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and negotiating skills.
• Basic lean manufacturing knowledge an advantage
• Stock management.

• MS Office Suite
• Syspro (Would be advantageous)

• Generate monthly production plan (Operations Plan)
• Generate daily pacer plans
• Rescheduling of production to suit changes in orders, material supply etc., and the affective communication hereof to all affected parties
• Assist with customer liaison in respect of build rates, stock, etc
• P&A planning, co-ordination, follow-up, liaison & distribution
• Complete the daily Production vs Plan performance graphs (MPSP), and forward to all necessary parties
• Running of MRP
• Customer liaison and feedback with regards to sales orders and delivery due dates
• Resolves and escalates issues with regards to customer service and deliveries in a timely fashion

• Arrange transport of finished goods

• Participate in team meetings effectively.
• Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion.
• Constant communication with both internal and external customers

• Assist with the continuous improvement program to transform the supply chain function into a world class operation within the company

• Assist the monthly stock taking process, ensuring that all counts are accurate and any stock variances are eliminated.
• Maintain good stock management practices to ensure efficient stock levels without undue stock shortages.
• Maintain, develop, implement and ensure adherence at all times to company SOP’s within the Supply Chain
• The Planner assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Supply Chain Supervisor/Manager.
• To perform the Planner job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive, of the knowledge, skill and ability required in fulfilling the role as Planner within the company.