Production Planner - Sheikhupura

Nestlé; Sheikhupura; On-site; PKR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Pakistan is seeking a Production Planner for the Sheikhupura Factory to develop feasible, short-term production plans within capacity and material constraints. You will ensure material availability to execute plans while balancing service, cost, inventory, and operational needs.

In this role you will collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to optimize replenishment, stock policies, and production continuity, leveraging SAP and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• 2–4 years of experience in Supply Chain, Production Planning, Distribution Operations, Warehousing, or related function.
• Working knowledge of SAP and MS Office; familiarity with SAP MM modules is preferred.
• Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop feasible short-term production plans within the DPS horizon, considering available capacity, manpower, materials, and production constraints.
• Identify and address operational constraints, including plant shutdowns, promotional activities, and production requirements.
• Develop optimized replenishment plans for raw and packaging materials to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Coordinate directly with assigned suppliers to ensure timely delivery and availability of materials.
• Define appropriate stock policies and inventory management approaches for assigned SKUs.
• Identify and resolve material supply and demand issues for raw and packaging materials in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Engage suppliers in Supply Chain improvement initiatives to drive efficiency and create shared value.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure production continuity and alignment with business requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Planning

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration or related field

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Job Description:

Production Planner – Sheikhupura Factory

Location: Sheikhupura Factory, Pakistan

Company: Nestlé Pakistan

Job Type: Full-time

Education: Bachelor’s Degree / Engineering

Experience: 2+ years

Position Summary

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest food and beverage company in the world. At our core, we are a human environment – passionate people driven by the purpose of enhancing the quality of life and contributing to a healthier future.

As a Production Planner, you will be responsible for developing feasible and optimized short‑term production plans within capacity and material constraints. You will ensure the availability of materials required to execute production plans while balancing service, cost, inventory, and operational requirements.

A Day in the Life of a Production Planner

• Develop feasible short-term production plans within the DPS horizon, considering available capacity, manpower, materials, and production constraints.
• Identify and proactively address operational constraints, including plant shutdowns, promotional activities, and production requirements.
• Develop optimized replenishment plans for raw and packaging materials to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Coordinate directly with assigned suppliers to ensure timely delivery and availability of materials.
• Define appropriate stock policies and inventory management approaches for assigned SKUs.
• Identify and resolve material supply and demand issues for raw and packaging materials in collaboration with relevant stakeholders.
• Engage suppliers in Supply Chain improvement initiatives to drive efficiency and create shared value.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure production continuity and alignment with business requirements.

What Will Make You Successful?

• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, or a relevant field.
• 2 – 4 years of relevant experience in Supply Chain, Production Planning, Distribution Operations, Warehousing, or a related function.
• Working knowledge of SAP and MS Office; familiarity with relevant SAP Supply Chain/Materials Management modules is preferred.
• Strong analytical, planning, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proven ability to take initiative and successfully deliver improvement projects.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with diverse and cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively to operational challenges.

Requirements