Junior Planner

Responsibilities:

• Relationship Management of Business Partners
• Monitor Customer or Business Partner inquiries and complaints and ensure resolution.
• Implement Control Measures and provide Ad Hoc Management Support.
• Assist in ensuring open communication channels between Production departments.
• Provide Management support where necessary.
• Ensure the Planner is involved or aware of relevant matters affecting the business.
• Production Planning and Scheduling:
• Schedule and review orders and demands for long-term periods, maintaining a production plan to meet customer demands.
• Analyse data on supply and demand to optimise production planning.
• Maintain minimum and maximum stock levels at centralised and external warehouses.
• Indicate and follow up on purchases of raw materials to maximise and optimise production planning, ensuring sufficient lead time for purchasing.
• Work closely with Production and Maintenance departments to ensure effective production planning and downtime management.
• Assist with production planning of affiliates and ensure collaboration with the centralised warehouse.
• Monitor product inventory within the Company.
• Ensure the balancing of supply and demand functions.
• Reporting and Analysing:
• Identify and develop reporting systems where necessary.
• Implement and train relevant employees to update and analyse reports.
• Improve forecast accuracy.
• Conduct promotional impact analysis.
• Analysing Business Profitability and Efficiency:
• Identify and analyse production and procurement cost-saving opportunities.
• Analyse and maintain operational data for the Company.
• Health and Safety:
• Participate in safety forums.
• Follow up on activities assigned through safety meetings/committees/representatives/management.
• Report all safety incidents to relevant personnel.
• Attend safety education and refresher programmes.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures.
• Distribute safety information as required.

• A relevant tertiary qualification (Degree) in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• A further qualification in Planning and Inventory Management is advantageous.
• 1 to 2 years of working experience in a similar role is recommended.
• An understanding of manufacturing processes and production planning principles is advantageous.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel, for data analysis and reporting.
• Experience within an FMCG/manufacturing environment is an advantage.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of planning and its critical elements/components.

• Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za.
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered to avoid duplicity on our system.
• We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must accept their application as unsuccessful.