Production Planner - Sheikhupura

Nestlé; Sheikhupura; On-site; PKR 900,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé Pakistan is seeking a Production Planner for the Sheikhupura Factory in Pakistan. You will develop feasible short-term production plans within capacity and material constraints, ensuring materials are available to execute plans while balancing service, cost, inventory and operations.

Key responsibilities include coordinating with suppliers, defining stock policies, and resolving material supply issues.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 2–4 years of relevant experience in Supply Chain, Production Planning, Distribution Operations, Warehousing, or related function.
• Working knowledge of SAP and MS Office; familiarity with SAP Supply Chain/Materials Management modules preferred.
• Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop feasible short-term production plans within capacity constraints.
• Identify and address operational constraints like plant shutdowns and promotions.
• Develop optimized replenishment plans for raw and packaging materials.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely material delivery.
• Define stock policies and inventory management for assigned SKUs.
• Identify and resolve material supply and demand issues with stakeholders.
• Engage suppliers in Supply Chain improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure production continuity.

Skills

Analytical skills

Planning

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Education

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

Tools

SAP

MS Office

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.