Junior Production Planner (Manufacturing / Product

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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