Planning Specialist

Hire Resolve; Cape Town; Vor Ort; ZAR 350.000 - 550.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading food and beverage company in Cape Town is seeking a Planning Specialist to optimize their production and inventory management. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years of experience in the food and beverage industry. Responsibilities include developing strategic plans, collaborating with teams, and analyzing demand and inventory levels. A competitive salary based on experience is offered, and applications can be sent to [e-mail].

Qualifikationen

• 3+ years of experience in planning within the food and beverage industry.
• Professional experience using planning and forecasting tools.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality standards.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional work.
• Proficiency with ERP systems, Excel, and forecasting tools.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality standards.

Aufgaben

• Develop strategic plans for production and inventory management.
• Analyze demand forecasting and inventory levels.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for supply chain management.
• Monitor and track KPIs to identify opportunities for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed
• Stay updated on industry trends, market demands, and regulatory requirements to inform planning decisions
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, vendors, and other external partners to ensure seamless coordination and collaboration

Kenntnisse

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP/R3 PP/PI

ERP systems

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Hire Resolve's client is a leading player in the food and beverage industry in the Western Cape. They are seeking a talented Planning Specialist to join their team and help them optimize their production, inventory management, and distribution processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic plans for production, inventory management, and distribution in alignment with company goals and objectives
• Analyze demand forecasting, inventory levels, and production capacities to optimize planning and scheduling
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including production, procurement, sales, and logistics, to ensure smooth operations and effective supply chain management
• Monitor and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify opportunities for improvement and implement corrective actions as needed
• Stay updated on industry trends, market demands, and regulatory requirements to inform planning decisions
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers, vendors, and other external partners to ensure seamless coordination and collaboration

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in planning, production, or supply chain management within the food and beverage industry
• Professional experience in SAP/ R3 PP/PI
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Proficiency in planning and forecasting tools, such as ERP systems, Excel, and other relevant software
• Knowledge of food safety regulations and quality standards in the food and beverage industry

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Salary & Application Details

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Ashley Feldtmann at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website or email us your CV: [e-mail].

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.