Junior Materials and Production Planner

SUMMARY:
Our client in the manufacturing industry is seeking a Junior Materials and Production Planner to join their team in Pinetown.

POSITION INFO:
Position: Junior Materials and Production Planner

Location: Pinetown

Minimum Qualification Criteria: 

• Degree, Diploma or Certificate in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or related field 
• Proficient use and knowledge of ERP in respect of purchasing and inventory related modules 
• Minimum 1-2 years’ experience within a manufacturing environment.

• MS Office Suite
• Syspro (Would be advantageous)
• Basic Planning/forecasting experience.
• Basic lean manufacturing knowledge an advantage
• Stock management.

• Generate monthly production plan (Operations Plan)
• Generate daily pacer plans
• Rescheduling of production to suit changes in orders, material supply etc., and the affective communication hereof to all affected parties
• Assist with customer liaison in respect of build rates, stock, etc
• P&A planning, co-ordination, follow-up, liaison & distribution
• Complete the daily Production vs Plan performance graphs (MPSP), and forward to all necessary parties
• Running of MRP
• Customer liaison and feedback with regards to sales orders and delivery due dates
• Resolves and escalates issues with regards to customer service and deliveries in a timely fashion 

• Arrange transport of finished goods

• Participate in team meetings effectively.
• Resolves and/or escalates issues in a timely fashion.
• Constant communication with both internal and external customers 

• Assist with the continuous improvement program to transform the supply chain function into a world class operation within the company 

• Assist the monthly stock taking process, ensuring that all counts are accurate and any stock variances are eliminated.
• Maintain good stock management practices to ensure efficient stock levels without undue stock shortages.
• Maintain, develop, implement and ensure adherence at all times to company SOP’s within the Supply Chain
• Assumes other responsibilities as assigned by the Supply Chain Supervisor/Manager.