Position: Junior Materials and Production Planner
Location: Pinetown
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.Minimum 1-2 years' experience within a manufacturing environment.Computer/ERP Skills:
MS Office Suite.Syspro (Would be advantageous).Basic Planning/forecasting experience.Basic lean manufacturing knowledge an advantage.Stock management.Roles and Responsibilities:
Production Control / PlanningGenerate monthly production plan (Operations Plan).Generate daily pacer plans.Rescheduling of production to suit changes in orders, material supply etc., and the effective 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.Resolve and escalate issues with regards to customer service and deliveries in a timely fashion.DispatchArrange transport of finished goods.CommunicationParticipate in team meetings effectively.Resolve and/or escalate issues in a timely fashion.Constant communication with both internal and external customers.Supply ChainAssist with the continuous improvement program to transform the supply chain function into a world class operation within the company.Stock ManagementAssist 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.Assume other responsibilities as assigned by the Supply Chain Supervisor/Manager.
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