PRODUCTION PLANNER IN SOUTH AFRICA

Production Planner: Main purpose of the job: • To ensure orders are made timeously in order to supply customers with exceptional service whilst controlling cost and scrap Duties and Responsibilities: • Ensure committed dates are met by scheduling orders timeously and cost effectively • Make sure the planned job cards are behind the lines in the correct order • Inform sales timeously of breakdowns and problems • Liaise with supervisors and charge hands regarding expectations from the factory • Reschedule problem orders • Monitor the manufacturing process • Supply factory with schedule accomplishments • Change Sales Order dates and Job Dates according to the commitments given • Assist in the smooth running of the stock take · Converting customer requirements into operational plans, finished goods manufacturing planning and supplier raw materials planning / forecast · Liaison with internal supply chain, manufacturing, engineering and commercial function · Fosters communication and information flow with customer’s logistics department · Monitors and reports company delivery performance against plan, customer demand trend and stock levels · Initiates and plans special projects like recovery plans, new products implementation in manufacturing, run-out of old products · Leads the process of enhancing, developing and implementing world class planning tools and processes · Meets commitments to internal and external customers on time · Prepare for quarterly stock take one week before the stock take Candidate Requirements Qualifications, Experience: · Grade 12 with good results in Maths and Accounting · A tertiary qualification will be an advantage · Minimum 3 years advance experience in Excel · Degree/Diploma in Industrial/Mechanical engineering or equivalent · 5 – 10 years’ Production experience in a Manufacturing environment Responsibilities Converting customer requirements into operational plans, finished goods manufacturing planning and supplier raw materials planning / forecast Liaison with internal supply chain, manufacturing, engineering and commercial function Fosters communication and information flow with customer’s logistics department Monitors and reports company delivery performance against plan, customer demand trend and stock levels Initiates and plans special projects like recovery plans, new products implementation in manufacturing, run-out of old products Leads the process of enhancing, developing and implementing world class planning tools and processes Meets commitments to internal and external customers on time Salary: Negotiable