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    Junior Production Planner - East London, South Africa - Abantu Staffing Solutions

    Abantu Staffing Solutions
    Abantu Staffing Solutions East London, South Africa

    3 days ago

    Abantu Staffing Solutions background
    Full time
    Description

    Overview:

    This role plays a crucial role by efficiently managing production schedules, inventory levels, and resources to ensure the timely and cost-effective production of goods and service delivery to the market. This role is essential for maintaining smooth operations and meeting customer demand while optimizing resources.

    Minimum Requirements:

    • Grade 12
    • Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain / Operations Management OR equivalent experience
    • 2+ years in Production Planner/Coordinator role, in FMCG environment
    • Proficient in MS Office, with MS Excel skills at an advanced level

    Responsibilities:

    Production Scheduling

    • Create and maintain production schedules based on demand forecasts, sales orders, and inventory levels.
    • Prioritize and allocate production tasks to different production lines.
    • Adjust schedules as necessary to accommodate changing demand or unforeseen production issues.
    • Optimise changeovers and production efficiencies.

    Inventory Management

    • Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, ingredients, packaging, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
    • Collaborate with procurement and warehouse teams to optimize inventory levels and reduce carrying costs, while maintaining minimum stock levels.


    Demand Forecasting

    • Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to gather market insights and customer demand forecasts.
    • Use demand forecasting tools and historical data to predict future production requirements.
    • Analyse promotion forecasts and plan inventory to ensure service delivery.
    • Fine-tune production plans based on demand fluctuations and market trends.

    Resource Planning

    • Coordinate with production supervisors and managers to allocate labour, machinery, and equipment efficiently.
    • Optimize resource utilization to meet production targets while minimizing downtime and overtime costs.
    • Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards in resource allocation.

    Continuous Improvement

    • Identifying opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and performance improvement within the procurement function.
    • Implementing best practices, leveraging technology, and driving efficiency across the procurement process.
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