Production Planner

PRODUCTION PLANNER MIDRAND, GT, ZA, Production Planner Midrand, South Africa Do you want to save the world from boring food?

Joins us and we will save you from boring work!

This is a great opportunity to join our team as a Production Planner (Master Production Scheduling and Shift Scheduler) and "To Stand Together for the Future of Flavor".

McCormick & Company is a world leader in the spice, flavor, and seasonings industry.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Production planning (MPS & Shift) on SAP / Excel to timeously meet demand management requirements within inventory targets, OEE, allergen, cost and efficiency constraints.
2. Timeous distribution of the SAP / Excel extracted production plan to support MRP requirements.
3. Effective communication of any constraint impacting Demand / customer service.
4. Measurement and communication of production plan adherence by SKU, and mandatory attendance of all production meetings.
5. Scheduling new product introductions and product discontinuations in the most effective way, with minimal write off exposure.
6. Clarification and maintenance of the production parameters and production data within SAP.
7. Maximizing the utilization of the SAP within production planning and scheduling.
8. Creation of ad hoc management reports as required.
9. Complying with all the company regulations and procedures concerning Health and Safety.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

1. Solid experience in a supply chain role working with customers, suppliers, and other internal stakeholders.
2. Practical experience of production planning in FMCG company (preferably in food industry).
3. Degree in Industrial / Supply Chain / Business / Accounting.
4. Proven leadership skills and ability to influence stakeholders on all levels in the organization.
5. Excellent presentation skills and ability to proactively contribute to customer presentations.
6. Proven experience in managing and executing CI projects within a dynamic environment.
7. Cross functional team player and able to operate effectively within a matrix structure.
8. Flexible approach & innovative problem solver.
9. Exposure to ERP / SC systems (SAP) and Advanced level Microsoft Office (Excel).
10. Potential and desire to build career within Supply Chain.
11. Flexibility in complex, ambiguous and fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

LI-DNI Agencies : McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal.

Unless previously contacted, McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy / ies.

WHY WORK AT MCCORMICK?

United by flavor.

Driven by results.

As a McCormick employee you'll be empowered to focus on more than your individual responsibilities.

You'll have the opportunity to be part of something bigger than yourself—to have a say in where the company is going and how it's growing.

Between our passion for flavor, our -year history of leadership and integrity, the competitive and comprehensive benefits we offer, and our culture, which is built on respect and opportunities for growth, there are many reasons to join us at McCormick.