Senior Production Planner

SAAB; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

SAAB is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Planner in South Africa to ensure material flow aligns with production schedules. You will coordinate across departments, release kits on time, and expedite shortages to meet delivery dates.

Strong MRP/ERP knowledge and faultless communication are essential. You will also handle MRP messages, participate in NCR resolutions, and support Engineering Changes while maintaining WIP and stock balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Electronics Manufacturing and repair environment within Supply Chain, MRP and Master Scheduling Experience
• ERP/MRP/PDM knowledge
• Knowledge of production planning and MRP, loading and changing the MPS, and impact on MRP and Material planners
• Understanding of material liability agreements
• Knowledge of Supply Chain process and impact of schedule changes
• Advanced computer skills with spreadsheet software
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Experience in material planning, inventory management, purchasing, or related position

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate flow within/between departments to meet delivery due dates
• Release manufacturing/repair kits timeously
• Expedite shortages and reschedule shop orders
• Communicate shortages for visibility and planning
• Track live production regarding material availability and risks
• Compile progress/downtime reports
• Set weekly delivery targets and monitor progress
• Support manufacturing/repair with replacement material
• Manage Engineering Change Order and balance WIP/Stock
• Verify and action MRP messages
• Participate in NCR resolution
• Assist in determining manufacturing/repair dossier
• Perform shop order maintenance and stock movements
• Align shop order quantities to standard lot sizes
• Minimise rand value variances on shop orders
• Adhere to repair processes and regulations
• Use IFS to support manufacturing/repair activities
• Follow processes and procedures
• Adhere to ESD, IPC, FAA, EASA regulations

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Negotiation

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Influence

Interpersonal skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Operations Management/Production Planning or APICS

Tools

ERP/MRP/PDM knowledge

Job description

The role is responsible for ensuring a steady flow and supply of materials which are planned in line with production schedules in order to meet both internal and external customer requirements. This involves co-ordination and planning of numerous activities to ensure that delivery due dates are met.

Your role

Schedule and coordinate flow of work within or between departments of manufacturing/repair to meet LRU/SRU delivery due dates

Ensure that manufacturing/repair kits are released timeously

Expedite component shortages from procurement and schedule shop order dates accordingly

Follow up until all kits are complete with no shortages and communicate all shortages with manufacturing/repair so that there is complete visibility for planning purposes

Ensure live production tracking regarding material availability and risks associated with possible delays

Compile reports concerning progress of work and downtime due to failures and manufacturing/repair delays

Establish priorities through scheduling for specific work centres

Set weekly targets for delivery and monitor progress. Escalate where necessary

Support manufacturing/repair by ensuring that replacement material or any other material that is required is available without delays

Ensure effective management and implementation of the Engineering Change Order, acting quickly on them and ensure that ERP are brought back into a balanced state with regards to WIP, Stock and structure integrity.

Ensure that MRP action messages are verified and actioned accordingly

Participate and contribute to all NCR’s which require effective resolution and closure

Assist in determining the manufacturing/repair dossier for completeness and build status.

Perform shop order maintenance and transactions (stock movement, action messages and actualisation).

Where possible, ensure that shop order quantities are aligned to standard lot sizes to minimise variances

Understand and minimise Rand value variances on all shop orders, where possible

Ensure adherence to the repair process in line with all regulations and requirements

Effective use and understanding of IFS in order to support all manufacturing/repair related activities

Carry out all duties and responsibilities in line with processes and procedures

Ensure adherence to ESD, IPC, FAA, EASA and other regulations and requirements

Provide inputs during the development process regarding testability and usability of manufacturing/repair equipment, the assembly of new development items and existing specifications

Carry out all legal instructions from Supply Chain line management

Your profile

Required Experience and knowledge:

Minimum of 8 years’ experience in an Electronics Manufacturing and repair environment within Supply Chain, MRP and Master Scheduling Experience

ERP/MRP/PDM knowledge

Possess knowledge of production planning and MRP, clearly understand the process or loading and changing the MPS, along with the impact on MRP and Material planners

Clear understanding of material liability agreement that is contractually in place

Knowledge of Supply Chain process and the impact of schedule changes

Advanced computer skills, with emphasis on spreadsheet software package.

Exceptional interpersonal/ written communication skills; can effectively interact with all levelsof management

Organizational and problem-solving skills required

Proven experience with complex planning, forecasting and product lifecycles programs

Knowledge of manufacturing processes and Supply Chain Management

Experience in material planning, inventory management, purchasing, or a related position

Required Competencies and Skills:

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Process Flow

Manufacturing P r o cesses

Ability t o w o rk well under pressure

Self-motivated and takes initiative

Takes ownership and accountability for assigned tasks

Honest, reliable, and acts with integrity

Works well with colleagues and stakeholders

Strong problem solving, negotiations and people skills

Ability to effectively and professionally work under pressure in a team-oriented environment with frequent changes in deadlines and priorities

Team player, who will be able to work well across business operations and develop strong business teams

Demonstrate ability to influence teams and programs regarding quality, productivity and/or customer service

Excellent organizational, interpersonal skills and the ability to influence decisions.

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Embodies the Saab values of Drive, Trust, Expertise and Dedication

Required Qualifi c ations:

An applicable tertiary qualification in Operati o ns Manage m ent and/ o r Pr o duction P lanning or equivalent APICS certificati o n/qualificati o n with Supply Chain experience

What you will be a part of

SGD has reinforced its position as a leading South African defence and security company, bringing capabilities including electronic warfare systems, sensor technology, training systems, avionics, security and support solutions to the African and international markets. These capabilities are supplied and supported over the air, land, sea and civil security domains.

With new and improved technological systems and solutions, SGD increases a country’s defence capabilities and provides innovative, effective products and services for those tasked to maintain security. The company also works with various stakeholders in gathering data and providing insight into how security threats evolve, and what the best market-customised solutions are.

If you aspire to help create and innovate whilst developing yourself in a challenging team setting, Saab may well have the perfect conditions for you to grow. We pride ourselves on a nurturing environment, where everyone is different, yet we share the same goal - to help protect people.

SGD will give preference to South African citizens and we also welcome applications from individuals with culturally diverse backgrounds

Regardless of whether you value cutting edge technology, creativity or an innovative environment, everyone at Saab contributes to keeping people and society safe.