Supply Planner / Production Planner

pladis; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and ambitious global biscuits and confectionery business that values quality and collaboration. This role is integral to ensuring optimal stock levels and timely fulfillment of demand. You will work closely with demand planners and the supply team to forecast needs, manage materials, and maintain efficient operations within the Material Requirements Planning system. If you are passionate about supply chain excellence and eager to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in supply chain management with a focus on planning and inventory control.
• Strong analytical skills for demand forecasting and material planning.

Responsibilities

• Maintain stock levels of Finished Goods and materials to meet service levels.
• Collaborate with demand planners for accurate forecasting and order placement.
• Generate material requirements and monitor stock levels for production.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

Forecasting

Collaboration

Problem-Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

MRP Software

Job description

Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast-growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure, and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient, and positive because we expect pace and agility. We insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact.

Job Purpose:

• Maintain optimal stock levels of Finished Goods (FG) and materials to meet required service levels.
• Achieve supply chain objectives with zero shortages, ensuring timely fulfilment of demand.
• Support the team in ensuring availability of all local and imported raw and packaging materials, as well as imported FG, for short- and long-term plans.
• Assist in maintaining the efficient operation of the Material Requirements Planning (MRP) system.

Main Responsibilities:

Finished Goods Planning:

• Collaborate with demand planners to accurately forecast demand.
• Place orders for imported FG based on sales demand and stock availability.
• Coordinate with worldwide factories supply team to ensure freshness and readiness of FG orders and shipments.
• Work with the import team to arrange timely shipments.
• Identify and propose actions to mitigate gaps in supply or demand plans.
• Monitor stock levels to align with targets and minimize shortages.
• Proactively maximize product availability and minimize Out of Stock (OOS) instances.

Materials Planning:

• Generate material requirements for production plans using MRP Planned Orders/Purchase Requisitions & Purchase Orders.
• Update MRP master data frequently and obtain necessary information on Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ), Lead Time (LT), and Safety Stocks.
• Monitor materials stock levels and ensure availability for production plans.
• Establish and maintain appropriate safety stock levels.
• Highlight material constraints impacting production plans and how to mitigate them.
• Monitor near expiry or expired materials and manage replenishment or depletion efficiently.
• Manage phase-in and phase-out materials with minimal obsolescence.
• Coordinate with production planners and purchasers to ensure timely arrival of materials.
• Proactively ensure maximum product availability and minimize OOS instances.

Reports:

• Raw and packing materials availability.
• Imported FG visibility.
• Inventory value.
• OOS Report.
• Monthly KPIs.
• Orders forecast accuracy.

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.