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East London: Junior Production Planner (Manufacturing / Production) posted by Abantu Staffing Solutions






Date 2024-06-08
Job Title Junior Production Planner (Manufacturing / Production)
Employer Abantu Staffing Solutions
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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 2024-06-08 at 13:15:07 in the Fmcg category

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