Production Planner

Mccormick & Company; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the spice and flavor industry seeks a Production Planner based in Midrand, South Africa. You will be responsible for managing production planning and scheduling to optimize inventory and efficiency. This role requires strong communication and leadership skills, alongside a degree in Supply Chain or related fields. Join us in creating flavors that matter!

Qualifications

• Solid experience in supply chain roles working with stakeholders.
• Practical experience in production planning in FMCG, preferably food industry.
• Exposure to ERP / SC systems, especially SAP.

Responsibilities

• Production planning (MPS & Shift) on SAP / Excel to meet demand management.
• Distribution of production plan to support MRP requirements.
• Compliance with company health and safety regulations.

Skills

Production planning

Communication

Leadership

Problem-solving

Presentation skills

Education

Degree in Industrial / Supply Chain / Business / Accounting

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Production Planner
Midrand, South Africa

Do you want to save the world from boring food?

Join 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 meet demand management requirements within inventory targets, OEE, allergen, cost, and efficiency constraints.
2. Timely distribution of the production plan extracted from SAP / Excel to support MRP requirements.
3. Effective communication of any constraints impacting demand / customer service.
4. Measurement and communication of production plan adherence by SKU, with mandatory attendance at all production meetings.
5. Scheduling new product introductions and discontinuations effectively, with minimal write-off exposure.
6. Clarification and maintenance of production parameters and data within SAP.
7. Maximizing SAP utilization within production planning and scheduling.
8. Creation of ad hoc management reports as required.
9. Compliance with all company regulations and procedures concerning health and safety.

Candidate Profile

• Solid experience in a supply chain role working with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Practical experience of production planning in an FMCG company, preferably in the food industry.
• Degree in Industrial / Supply Chain / Business / Accounting.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent presentation skills and proactive contribution to customer presentations.
• Experience in managing and executing CI projects in a dynamic environment.
• Cross-functional team player with effective operation within a matrix structure.
• Flexible, innovative problem solver.
• Exposure to ERP / SC systems (SAP) and advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel).
• Potential and desire to build a career within supply chain.
• Ability to adapt in a complex, fast-paced, and changing environment.