Production Planner

SUMMARY:
Our client in the FMCG / Manufacturing Industry is looking for a Production Planner to join their busy Production Plant in Pinetown.

POSITION INFO:

Reporting to the Customer Services Team Leader, the successful applicant will be responsible for the following: (amongst other duties)

• § Issue weekly production schedules for production requirements
• § Ensuring there is sufficient finished goods stock to fulfill orders, and reorder levels are maintained
• § Manage Slow and Dead stock levels within parameters
• § Coordinate intercompany sales and purchasing
• § Advising raw materials of any exceptions that may be necessary for new products or changes of products
• § Liaise with Stores & Distribution regarding service efficiencies
• § Place orders with direct suppliers and manage stock levels accordingly
• § Advising on any machine (capacity) requirements for future
• § Long term planning of production capacity in plant
• § Assisting with utilization budget process

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must comply with the following:

COMPETENCIES

• § Degree (supply chain or related)
• § Strong Excel and Microsoft office
• § SAP experience advantageous
• § Mathematics in matric
• § Planning or buying experience in manufacturing or retail advantageous
• § 3 – 5 years manufacturing admin experience/exposure essential

CHARACTERISTICS

• § Analytical and logical thinker
• § Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact across organization
• § Resilient (not overly sensitive) & tenacious
• § Ability to make tough decisions
• § Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
• § Passionate about customers and the company