Production Planner - Paarl

Qualifications: Production, Electronic or Industrial Engineering Degree Experience Level: Ideally 8 years + experience 1. Responsibilities Ø Align production strategy with the overall business strategy.Ø Devise and refine a master supply plan, ensuring it's robust enough to adapt to the twists and turns of supply chain demands.Ø Integrate with Sales Team on forecastsØ Provide Forecasts to suppliersØ Manage Inventory levelsØ Adhere to quality standardsØ Report on production performance to management.Ø Other duties as agreed from time to time. 2. Skills / Requirements Ø Production, Electronic or Industrial Engineering DegreeØ Experience with MRP systemsØ Knowledge of MS Office Suite, Advanced ExcelØ More than 8 years in production or an electronic engineering environmentØ Experience with Production Planning and schedulingØ Provide strategic and change leadership to the production function and team.Ø Lead, guide, and approve production plans.Ø Analyse and interpret production statistics/data to identify opportunities for improvements.Ø Manage relationships with internal/external customers and staff.Ø Identify opportunities for improvements with key suppliers.Ø Implement Continuous Improvement projects and initiatives.Ø Maintain ISO 9001 accreditation.Ø Plan for CAPEX/Disposal/Transfers.Ø Understanding of Import and Export, preferred