PRODUCTION PLANNER

SUMMARY:
We’re looking for a deadline-driven Production Planner

POSITION INFO:

A COMP IN ROODEPOORT IS LOOKING FOR A PRODUCTION PLANNER TO JOIN THE GROUP

Job Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain production, work, and shipment schedules and prioritize job orders for production optimization.
• Follow-up as required with all teams to expedite flow of materials and documents to meet production schedules and customer expectation.
• Complete status reports and data analysis to review and evaluate production progress, work in process, and raw material inventory and finished goods demand.
• Interact with shop floor management on a daily basis to resolve issues regarding manufacturing efficiencies or to provide additional information as requested from Manufacturing, Customer Service and Accounting.
• Develop and achieve departmental/company goals and controls. Make suggestions for improvement in areas of cost reduction, processes, quality, and productivity.
• Confer with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates; inventory levels and solving production problems.
• Management of stock system

Job Skills & Requirements:

Preferred:

• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills /phone skills and flexibility for handling a wide range of activities.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, or a related field equivalent experience.
• Advanced Excel skills and Microsoft Office products; strong computer skills.
• Minimum of 2 years previous planning experience
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills

Own reliable transport

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