Production Planner (Fmcg)

Many In 2 One; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent company in South Africa is seeking a Production Planner. The role is essential for executing production schedules, monitoring processes, and ensuring data accuracy. The successful candidate will collaborate with various teams and stakeholders to optimize supply chain efficiency. A background in Industrial Engineering or Supply Chain Management is required, along with relevant experience in an operational setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Execute daily production schedules and plans.
• Collaborate with team members and stakeholders.
• Analyze historical and current performance.

Skills

Operational & Procurement Planning

Statistical Demand and Forecasting Techniques

Strong Mathematical and Statistical Skills

Project Management

Education

BEng Industrial

BCom in Supply Chain

Job description

Job Purpose: The purpose of this position is to execute daily production schedules and plans for all production units, including capacity planning, procurement planning, KPI reporting, and monitoring adherence to processes. The role involves ensuring master data is updated daily and monitoring variances in forecasts.

The Production Planner will communicate all of the above to relevant stakeholders as required.

Reporting to:

Planning Manager

Output:

• Strategic Planning: Participate and influence department strategy.
• Monitor and track progress against the plan.
• Develop recommendations and action plans to deliver departmental strategy.
• Collaborate with team members to implement strategy.
• Build relationships with stakeholders to address challenges and improve processes.
• Coordinate with suppliers on strategic planning and forecasting.
• Maintain proactive communication with stakeholders.
• Plan stock build considering capacity and raw material supply.

Operational Planning:

• Understand and optimize supply chain and systems.
• Account for internal and external demand factors in forecasts.
• Communicate with stakeholders to maximize efficiency.
• Identify challenges, trends, and opportunities.

Data and System Management:

• Maintain data accuracy and system integrity.
• Gather information and assumptions.
• Align and reach consensus on plans.
• Share, publish, and track plans.

Daily Operations:

• Issue daily production schedules.
• Plan resource shifts and labor.
• Ensure procurement compliance.

Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Analyze historical and current performance for continuous improvement.
• Understand market and product trends impacting demand.
• Implement tactical plans for capacity and staffing (6-18 months).
• Review long-term tactical plans.

Planning Initiatives:

Innovate and improve planning processes.

Qualifications:

Beng Industrial / BCom in Supply Chain

Experience:

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

Working Hours:

Monday to Friday, 06:00 – 15:30

Functional Competencies:

• Operational & Procurement Planning
• Financial or Economic Background
• Supply Chain Management
• Statistical Demand and Forecasting Techniques
• Strong Mathematical and Statistical Skills
• Project Management