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Production Planner Location: Cullinan Salary: Up to R27 000 TCTC (Non-negotiable). PLEASE NOTE: Only candidates who meet all the above requirements will be considered. Applications that do not meet the specified criteria will not be shortlisted. Non-Negotiable Requirements: 1–2 years of supply chain experience. Previous experience within the FMCG industry. BEng Industrial/BCom in Supply Chain. Own reliable vehicle and valid driver's licence. Candidates currently residing in Cullinan, Rayton or Pretoria North will receive first preference. Our client, an established company within the FMCG industry, is seeking an experienced and motivated Production Planner to join their team. Minimum Requirements: A BEng (Industrial or BCom in Supply Chain is required. 1 - 2 years’ operational supply chain experience is required. FMCG experience. Own car and license. Residing in and around Cullinan. Duties: Participate in and influence department strategy. Monitor and track against the plan. Develop recommendations and subsequent action plans to enable the delivery of the departmental strategy. Day-to-day interaction with team members to deliver strategy. Build and develop effective relationships with relevant stakeholders to highlight and determine best solution to overcome challenges and improve continuously. Contribute to delivering strategic plans with suppliers by liaising regularly on trend changes and tactical forecasting. Proactive and regular communication with key stakeholders. Conduct stock build plans considering capacity, raw material supply, etc. Understand and optimise supply chain and systems. Understand internal and external factors which impact demand and ensure these are reflected in forecasts. Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to maximise efficiencies. Identify challenges, trends and opportunities. Maintain Data and Systems. Collate Information and Assumptions. Reach Consensus through Alignment. Share and Publish the Plans. Track and Manage Plans. Issuing daily plans/schedules for all production units. Resource Shift/ Labor planning. Supplier Management. Ensure procurement compliance. Data Analysis & Reporting. Ensure supplier prices do not exceed internal costings. Continuous Improvement. Analysis of historical and current performance. Understand market/product trends as well as department focus that could impact demand. Implement tactical plans to support business decision-making (6-18 month focus on capacity, staffing, etc.) Implementation and review against long-term tactical plans. Planning initiatives / Innovation to improve planning.
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