MASTER PLANNER IN PORT ELIZABETH

Port Elizabeth - Key Performance Areas: • Responsible for a stable production plan by optimally utilising production facilities and employees. • The demand of products produced on relevant lines are managed effectively. • Incorrect Master data and BOM’s reported and corrected. • Create and manage production order reservations • Production declared technically complete – TECO. • Generate 4 week SAP production plan. • Assist with pack upgrades and change requests. • Determine planned production as needed. • Calculate the capacity needed by the production line and the shifts required • Assist with the budget/ forecast processes • Timeous distribution of production plans • Production orders are released timeously. • Daily production feedback meetings are attended. • Active involvement in the missing parts management process • Effective re-scheduling of production lines as a result of breakdowns or other quality related problems. • Compile accurate printing plans • Provide monthly consolidation of actuals vs. forecast • Liaise with bulk supply plants/departments. • Optimise bulk planning to prevent an overstock situation. • Manage bulk planning • Liaise with reverse logistics to ensure returnable material is on site in time for packaging. • Confirm with Transport to ensure efficient moving of returnables. • Ensure compliance to the QMS (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, BRC, IFS, FSSC, Organic, ISO 17025, SANS 1841) • Ensure compliance to all relevant policies, procedures, work instruction and SOPs at all times Ensure that unsafe conditions are reported and rectified. • Assist in achieving department and site business plans. • Support and encourage the values of the company. • Actively encourage innovations within the team • Actively involved in Problem solving methodology Minimum Requirements: • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a Production Planning/MRP environment • Relevant Tertiary qualification in Planning/Logistics/Supply Chain Management • Proven record in production planning environment • Relevant experience of SAP production planning. • Excellent analytical skills and problem solving abilities • Proven Computer literacy in MS Office/ SAP / Excel • Sound knowledge of supply chain concepts • Experience in a SAP R3/R4 environment (including APO) • Ability to work under pressure and to work independently & accurately. • Strong numerical aptitude and analytical abilities • Ability to influence others outside his/her own sphere of control