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.
Computer/ERP Skills:
MS Office Suite
Syspro (Would be advantageous)
Roles and Responsibilities:
Production Control / Plannin g
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
Dispatch
Arrange 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 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.
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