PRODUCTION PLANNER

McCormick & Company; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Production Planner to enhance operational efficiency and drive innovative solutions in the fast-paced food sector. This role is pivotal in managing production schedules and ensuring alignment with demand management while adhering to health and safety regulations. Join a team committed to flavor and creativity, where your skills in production planning and stakeholder engagement will contribute significantly to the company's success. If you thrive in a collaborative environment and are eager to make a difference in the supply chain, this is the opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Solid experience in a supply chain role with customers and suppliers.
• Practical experience of production planning in an FMCG company.

Responsibilities

• Production planning on SAP/Excel to meet demand management requirements.
• Effective communication of constraints impacting demand/customer service.

Skills

Production Planning

Communication Skills

Leadership Skills

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Management

Education

Degree in Industrial/Supply Chain/Business/Accounting

Tools

SAP

Microsoft 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 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 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 an FMCG company (preferably in the food industry).
3. Degree in Industrial/Supply Chain/Business/Accounting.
4. Proven leadership skills and ability to influence stakeholders at 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 a career within Supply Chain.
11. Flexibility in a complex, ambiguous, and fast-paced environment with changing priorities.