Position: Junior Materials and Production PlannerLocation: PinetownMinimum 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 Minimum 1-2 years experience within a manufacturing environment.Computer/ERP Skills: MS Office SuiteSyspro (Would be advantageous)Basic Planning/forecasting experience.Basic lean manufacturing knowledge an advantageStock management.Roles and Responsibilities:Production Control / Planning Generate monthly production plan (Operations Plan)Generate daily pacer plansRescheduling of production to suit changes in orders, material supply etc., and the affective communication hereof to all affected partiesAssist with customer liaison in respect of build rates, stock, etcP&A planning, co-ordination, follow-up, liaison & distributionComplete the daily Production vs Plan performance graphs (MPSP), and forward to all necessary partiesRunning of MRPCustomer liaison and feedback with regards to sales orders and delivery due datesResolves and escalates issues with regards to customer service and deliveries in a timely fashion DispatchArrange transport of finished goods Communication Participate in team meetings effectively.Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion.Constant communication with both internal and external customers Supply Chain Assist with the continuous improvement program to transform the supply chain function into a world class operation within the company Stock Management 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 SOPs within the Supply ChainAssumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Supply Chain Supervisor/Manager.