Applicants are invited for the above-mentioned position to be based in the Planning Department, Springs. The successful candidate will report to the Master Planner.
Closing date: 28 May 2024
Location: Johannesburg, Gauteng
Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:
- Ensure a stable production plan by optimally utilising production facilities and employees.
- Ensure 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 on SAP
- Close out process orders declared technically complete – TECO.
- Generate 4 week SAP production plan.
- Assist with pack upgrades and change requests.
- 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 and distribute accurate packaging plans
- Provide monthly consolidation of actuals vs. forecast
- Manage slow moving and obsolete materials.
- Support and Drive Innovation & Supply Chain Excellence
- Lead and govern material change control (New Products, Product Upgrades)
- Drive innovation and business improvements in support of operational goals.
The Successful candidate must preferably have the following experience/skills:
- A relevant tertiary qualification in Production Planning, Logistics or Supply chain management is a requirement.
- 2-3 years of experience within a Production planning environment
- High level of SAP acumen regarding SAP Planning tools
- Advance level of competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint)
- Strong analytical abilities
- Strong attention to detail is essential.
- High level of problem-solving abilities
- Excellent interpersonal skills
