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 forecasts Ø Provide Forecasts to suppliers Ø Manage Inventory levels Ø Adhere to quality standards Ø Report on production performance to management. Ø Other duties as agreed from time to time. 2. Skills / Requirements Ø Production, Electronic or Industrial Engineering Degree Ø Experience with MRP systems Ø Knowledge of MS Office Suite, Advanced Excel Ø More than 8 years in production or an electronic engineering environment Ø Experience with Production Planning and scheduling Ø 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