| Date | 2024-07-07 |
|---|---|
| Job Title | Junior Production Planner (Manufacturing / Production) |
| Employer | Abantu Staffing Solutions More Information |
| Salary | 0 |
| Category | Fmcg |
| Location |
Eastern Cape / East London |
Job Summary
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.
Junior Production Planner (Manufacturing / Production) position available in Eastern Cape, East London. This job position was posted by Abantu Staffing Solutions. The job has been posted as a premium ad on 2024-07-07 at 13:15:29 in the Fmcg category
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