Planner - Cape Town, South Africa - Neonhive Recruitment

Description

The Planner will coordinate the administration and planning of production scheduling activities according to sales demand, safety stock requirements, service level agreements and company quality standards.

• Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged people.
• Physically fit and healthy.

• National Senior Certificate.
• Diploma in Supply Chain, Business Management or a similar field is preferred.
• 35 years production planning experience within a manufacturing or related environment is essential.
• Extensive 3 years' experience in ERP/ MRP within a manufacturing or production environment.
• A demonstrable understanding in the planning process from start to completion.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Experience in ERP systems (SYSPRO knowledge is advantageous).
• Experience in FMCG or têxtile production would be advantageous.

• Create weekly production schedule for manufacturing departments namely; Knitting, Sampling, Extrusion and Texturizing department.
• Follow production guidelines and standards when constructing production plans.
• Plan to ensure we manufacture on time and in full and supply reasons past dues.
• Engage with production personnel to ensure the manufacturing processes run reliably and efficiently through weekly planning meetings.
• Capture all sales orders on the planning system and monitor WIP. Resolve discrepancies.
• Report to Manager on the status of plan attainment and lead times, expediting operations that delay schedules and altering schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
• Communicate potential late deliveries.
• Identify and report priorities in finishing to maintain delivery commitments and on time order fulfilment.
• Communicate with relevant customers.
• Plan replenishment of Safety stock to ensure no stock outs and maximize stock turn ratios.
• Update and maintain Production Planning Board by; ensuring all job changes and cancellations are updated and all changes to piece tickets are corrected in the departments accordingly.
• Walk through production department and update by confirming if the correct jobs are running and current meters on pieces.
• Action all instructions from Manager to ensure lead times are achieved.
• Supporting and driving improvement projects within the department and company.
• Assist with stock take process.
• General; perform ad hoc duties given by your manager.

• Analytical skills to assess the viability of planning proposals and assess their suitability against the various planning practices, policies and procedures.
• Competent in problemsolving / problem analysis.
• Excellent communication, both written and verbal.
• Resilient character.
• Experience using IT systems including database management.
• Strong organization skills with an ability to juggle multiple projects and prioritize associated administration.
• Experience of managing conflicting workloads and priorities.
• Evidence of working as a team player with an ability to lead on projects when required.
• Highly numerate and able to deal with large volumes of data.
• Understanding of supply chain processes and concepts.
• Multitasking capability without compromising on quality.

• Cape Town,

• Do you have a Diploma in Supply Chain, Business Management or a similar field?
• How many years of production planning experience do you have within a manufacturing or related environment? (min 3 years)
• Do you have experience in ERP/ MRP within a manufacturing or production environment?
• Which ERP systems do you have experience in?
• Do you have experience in FMCG or têxtile production?