Production Planner (Fmcg)

Many In 2 One; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 420 000; Full time

Job summary

A production planning firm in Gauteng seeks a Production Planner to execute daily production schedules, manage supplier relationships, and contribute to strategic initiatives. Candidates should have a BEng Industrial or BCom in Supply Chain and 1-2 years of operational supply chain experience, preferably in FMCG. The working hours are Monday to Friday from 06h30, offering an opportunity to drive continuous improvement in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 1 - 2 years operational supply chain experience is required.
• FMCG experience will be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily production schedules for all production units.
• Contribute to departmental strategy through effective planning.
• Communicate with stakeholders to maximize efficiencies.

Skills

Operational Planning

Procurement Compliance

Statistical Demand and Forecasting Techniques

Project Management

Strong Mathematical and Statistical Skills

Education

BEng Industrial / BCom in Supply Chain

Job description

Job Purpose

The purpose of this position is to execute daily production schedules / plan for all production units, capacity planning, procurement planning, KPI reporting, measure adherence to processes, ensure master data is updated daily, monitor variances in forecasts daily.

The Production Planner will also need to communicate all of the above to the relevant stakeholders and when required.

Reporting to : Planning Manager

Output : Strategic Planning

Participate and influence department strategy.

Monitor and track against the plan.

Develop recommendations and subsequent action plans to enable the delivery of the departmental strategy.

Day to day interaction with team members to deliver strategy.

Build and develop effective relationships with relevant stakeholders to highlight and determine best solution to overcome challenges to continuously improve.

Contribute to delivering strategic plans with suppliers by liaising regularly on trend changes and tactical forecasting.

Proactive and regular communication with key stakeholders.

Conduct stock build plans considering capacity raw materials supply etc.

Operational Planning

Understand and optimise supply chain and systems.

Understand internal and external factors which impact on demand and ensure these are reflected in forecasts.

Communicate with internal and external stakeholder to maximise efficiencies.

Identify challenges, trends and opportunities.

Maintain Data and Systems.

Collate Information and Assumptions.

Reach Consensus through Alignment.

Share and Publish the Plans.

Track and Manage Plans.

Issuing daily plans / schedules for all production units.

Resource Shift / Labor planning.

Procurement

Supplier Management.

Ensure procurement compliance.

Data Analysis & Reporting

Continuous Improvement

Analysis of historical and current performance.

Understand market / product trends as well as department focus that could impact demand.

Implement tactical plans to support business decision making (6-18 month focus on capacity, Staffing etc.)

Implementation and review against long term tactical plans.

Planning initiatives / Innovation to improve planning.

Qualification details

Beng Industrial / BCom in Supply Chain

Experience

1 - 2 years operational supply chain experience is required

FMCG experience will be advantageous

Working hours

Monday to Friday from 06h 30

Functional Competencies

Operational & Procurement Planning

Financial or Economic Background

Supply chain

Statistical Demand and Forecasting Techniques

Strong Mathematical and Statistical Skills

Project Management