Company Profile
An opportunity has become available for a Site Scheduler (Production Planner) to join the Snackworks Isando site. The Site Scheduler will report directly to the Logistics Manager and be responsible for the effective management of the factory Production Plan, MRP and the purchasing process to ensure that the required service level and inventory targets are met and maintained.
Duties and Responsibilities
Weekly planning process (production planning, planning meeting, process order scheduling), in collaboration with buyers and factory managersMonitor Daily sales reports (Open sales, Service levels, sales forecast, national stock sales rates etcUpdate actual vs. planned daily and analyse variances (non-adherence to plan) and discuss with production managers in daily production meetingsReport potential risks back to Logistics Manager and central planningMonitor BOMs for material change-overs and ensure that process orders are raised with correct BOM Manage and monitor material plan performanceManage and monitor plan change performanceMaintain planning and reporting sheetsManage and maintain demand vs factory commitment performanceAttend weekly S&OP meeting facilitated by central planning to report back on factory performanceMonitor full utilization of planning board and process orders Ensure that the Planning Master data is accurate with correct throughput per production lineParticipate in Quarterly Standard Committee meeting to review throughputs and to align SAP capacity and planning capacity accordinglyConsolidate relevant information for the monthly reporting cycle (Monthly and Annual volumes report, weekly MPS, MPP)Weekly MPS reportParticipate in monthly site stock countsInvestigate discrepancies (Consumption variances, Finished goods GRN vs Deliveries etc) and provide feedback to Logistics Manager and Finance
Competencies
Initiate and achieve action driven resultsAttention to detail CommunicationDeciding and Initiating ActionWorking With PeopleAnalysing and AccuracyPlanning and OrganisingDelivering Results and Meeting Customer ExpectationsAdapting and Responding to Change
Experience Required
A minimum of 4 years experience in a Production Planner / Site Scheduler function gained within the FMCG environment SAP experience essential
Minimum Qualifications Required
A completed 3 year qualification in Logistics or Supply Chain Management (National Diploma / BTech / BCom)
Knowledge Required
Demand and Supply PlanningSAP Material Management (MRP) and Production Planning ModulesKnowledge of financial processesAdvanced Microsoft ExcelNPD and Master Data Workflows