Production Planner (110031)

McCormick & Company; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in the spice and flavor industry as a Production Planner. You'll develop and manage production plans, ensuring efficiency and compliance with health and safety regulations. This role requires strong leadership and problem-solving skills, as well as experience in supply chain management. Be part of a dynamic team dedicated to enhancing flavor and innovation in food production.

Qualifications

• Solid experience in supply chain roles with customers and suppliers.
• Experience in material planning within FMCG, preferably food industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production plans using SAP and Excel.
• Monitor and report on production plan adherence by SKU.
• Schedule new product launches and discontinuations efficiently.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Presentation Skills

Flexibility

Education

Degree in Industrial, Supply Chain, Business, or Accounting

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

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 stand together for the future of flavor.

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

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop and manage production plans (MPS & Shift) using SAP and Excel to meet demand management requirements within inventory targets, OEE, allergen, cost, and efficiency constraints.
• Distribute the production plan extracted from SAP/Excel in a timely manner to support MRP requirements.
• Communicate effectively any constraints impacting demand or customer service.
• Monitor and report on production plan adherence by SKU, and attend all production meetings.
• Schedule new product launches and discontinuations efficiently, minimizing write-off exposure.
• Maintain and clarify production parameters and data within SAP.
• Maximize SAP utilization within production planning and scheduling.
• Create ad hoc management reports as required.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations and procedures.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Solid experience in supply chain roles working with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.
• Practical experience in material planning within FMCG companies, preferably in the food industry.
• Degree in Industrial, Supply Chain, Business, or Accounting.
• Proven leadership skills and the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Excellent presentation skills and proactive contribution to customer presentations.
• Experience managing and executing continuous improvement (CI) projects in dynamic environments.
• Ability to work effectively within a cross-functional, matrix structure.
• Flexible, innovative problem-solver.
• Exposure to ERP/SAP systems and advanced Microsoft Office skills (especially Excel).
• Desire to build a career in Supply Chain.
• Ability to operate effectively in complex, ambiguous, and fast-paced environments with changing priorities.

Agencies: McCormick works with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. We do not accept unsolicited resumes from agencies unless previously contacted.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, or other protected characteristics.

As part of our commitment to diversity, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria.

Key Skills

Employment Type: Full-Time

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Vacancy: 1

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