Production Planner

Minimum Requirements:

• Degree (supply chain or related)
• Strong Excel and Microsoft office
• SAP experience advantageous
• Mathematics in matric
• Planning or buying experience in manufacturing or retail advantageous
• 3 5 years manufacturing admin experience/exposure essential

Responsibilities:

• Issue weekly production schedules for production requirements
• Ensuring there is sufficient finished goods stock to fulfill orders, and reorder levels are maintained
• Manage Slow and Dead stock levels within parameters
• Coordinate intercompany sales and purchasing
• Advising raw materials of any exceptions that may be necessary for new products or changes of products
• Liaise with Stores & Distribution regarding service efficiencies
• Place orders with direct suppliers and manage stock levels accordingly
• Advising on any machine (capacity) requirements for future
• Long term planning of production capacity in plant
• Assisting with utilization budget process