DEMAND PRODUCTION PLANNER

Emirates Flight Catering; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise leader dans le domaine de la restauration aérienne recherche un planificateur de production pour optimiser les niveaux d'inventaire et veiller à une planification efficace. Le candidat idéal devra posséder une expérience solide dans la planification de la demande et être capable de travailler dans un environnement dynamique. Cette opportunité offre la chance de travailler avec une équipe dédiée à fournir des services de restauration de haute qualité aux compagnies aériennes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 ans d'expérience en planification de la demande et prévisions.
• Diplôme ou équivalent requis dans un domaine pertinent.
• Expérience en environnement de fabrication ou équivalent.

Responsibilities

• Gérer la demande et la planification de la production, incluant les prévisions mensuelles et hebdomadaires.
• Former et superviser l'assistant planificateur.
• Communiquer les contraintes anticipées aux parties prenantes.

Skills

Planification de la demande

Gestion des inventaires

Compétences en communication

Compétences organisationnelles

Résolution de problèmes

Compétences en Microsoft Office

Systèmes ERP

Education

Diplôme en affaires, chaîne d'approvisionnement, ou ingénierie industrielle

Tools

ERP systems

Forecasting Software

Job description

Job Purpose

The purpose is to manage the demand and production planning duties including projected future demands, maintain safe Finished Goods inventory level, and develop an effective production plan. To support Operations department in Food Point in ensuring timely, efficient, and cost-effective operations. The role is highly analytical, exposed to a data driven manufacturing environment and should have an in-depth knowledge of demand planning and forecasting parameters.

Key Results Area

• Generate monthly and weekly demand forecasts and projections for the Emirates Economy Meal by analyzing trends and demand patterns and coordinating the report with different departments such as sourcing, NPD, specification, and CCU.
• Communicate any anticipated constraints (e.g., low inventory, raw material supply issues, production delays, machine breakdowns, etc.) to management as needed by generating daily stock reports through ERP and sales reports in JD Edwards daily.
• Coordinate with external departments like the I&I Team and the EW/WW/Food Store Team for airline forecast and sales and provide weekly updates to the customer development team on delivery dates and order statuses for non-airline Purchase Orders.
• Conduct a capacity analysis comparing equipment to the Master Production Schedule, considering machine-specific requirements and available manpower capacity with preliminary forecasts received three months in advance, and update it on a weekly basis.
• Schedule and lead the weekly planning meetings with all stakeholders, team leaders, and senior grades, once a week to share the production planning and discuss all raised issues.
• Analyses expected shortages in meal supply three days before the uplift and communicate the findings to the East Wing assembly for them to formulate immediate solutions.
• Provide daily updates of the master production schedule and list of priorities to food point operations to ensure data accuracy for the daily operation guide.
• Deliver a monthly end-of-cycle meal performance report and casserole inventory to the management team for informed decision making.
• Monitor daily Finished Goods Inventory, Sales, and Production to ensure adequate supply of meals is available while minimizing leftovers.
• Provide training to the assistant planner to enhance their skills and knowledge in production planning and scheduling, also taking responsibility for monitoring and reporting on the assistant planner's performance metrics to upper management.

Education Qualification

• Diploma or equivalent in business, supply chain, industrial engineering, or other relevant field.

Experience & Knowledge

• Minimum 5-year experience having in depth knowledge of demand planning and forecasting is preferred.

Skills

• Experience in related fields such as Demand/Production Planning and/or Forecasting or equivalent experience within a Manufacturing environment
• Solid understanding of Supply Chain and inventory management
• Strong planning, problem-solving and organizational skills with the ability to manage the tasks in given timeline.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Forecasting Software and ERP systems.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills