Production Planner (FMCG)

Job Purpose

The purpose of this position is to execute daily production schedules / plan for all production units, capacity planning, procurement planning, KPI reporting, measure adherence to processes, ensure master data is updated daily, monitor variances in forecasts daily. The Production Planner will also need to communicate all of the above to the relevant stakeholders and when required.

Reporting to : Planning Manager

Output :

• Strategic Planning
• Participate and influence department strategy.
• Monitor and track against the plan.
• Develop recommendations and subsequent action plans to enable the delivery of the departmental strategy.
• Day to day interaction with team members to deliver strategy.
• Build and develop effective relationships with relevant stakeholders to highlight and determine best solution to overcome challenges to continuously improve.
• Contribute to delivering strategic plans with suppliers by liaising regularly on trend changes and tactical forecasting.
• Proactive and regular communication with key stakeholders.
• Conduct stock build plans considering capacity raw materials supply etc.

Operational Planning

Procurement

Continuous Improvement

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