Description:
A well-established client with an international footprint, have a vacancy for a Planning Specialist (Production) to join their dynamic team in their Paarl office. Main responsibilities: Processing customer orders efficiently and on time Taking cost-optimized production and customer requirements into account Executing long term planning cycle, analyze rough cut capacity planning Executing weekly short-term planning cycle Ensuring availability in raw and pack materials and finished goods Optimizing production plans in accordance with the needs of the customers, suppliers’ capacities, constraints of purchasing, production, and distribution processes Additional Responsibilities include: Delivering KPI’s (Cover days, Service Level etc.) as agreed quarterly and annually; SAP PP master production scheduling and running MRP Creating weekly production plans considering productivity and capacity Supply and material planning in coordination with sales, production and supply chain departments Running material orders in coordination with Sales, production and supply chain departments Continuously monitoring production plans, safety stock levels and MRP parameters Sets up and maintains PP related master data in ERP system Doing the material controlling according to production planning and shipping plans Running daily follow up of raw material, product and material stocks and entering daily data to the SAP system Participates in periodic forecasting meetings with sales and other related departments; leads additional planning meetings with sales, purchasing, production, and shipping Assists with capacity requirements during the annual operating plan Performs other related duties, as required Experience, Skills and Knowledge required: Diploma in production planning or CPIM Minimum 2 years of production planning experience Experience in food, food technology or FMCG company is an asset Excellent communication skills Professional experience in SAP/ R3 PP/PI is an asset Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs Excellent verbal and written skills in English Effective time management and planning Rational decision-making, negotiating and influencing skills An analytical work style Being able to work collaboratively with other departments Some benefits include: The opportunity to join a fast-growing GLOBAL company in the food and beverage industry A new and challenging role with the freedom to take the ownership and make great things happen Being part of a passionate team, who love and feel proud about what they do SECTOR: FMCG; Logistics, Warehouse & Freight
22 Mar 2024;
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gumtree.co.za