Production Planner

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Effective production planning of Cellar processing.
• Optimal weekly planning rhythms.
• Optimal capacity utilization of Cellar processing
• Assist with compilation of Cellar volumes budgets/forecasts.
• Adhere to suppliers MOQ (minimum order quality) and lead times.
• Engagement with internal stake holders by on site and at head office (Central Planning, Material Planning and Logistics department)
• Issuing of bulk loading plans and management of OTIF deliveries
• Drive Service Levels and Working Capital Management (Stock levels)
• Reduce the cost of inventory in Bulk stock holding, including bulk consumables.
• Ensure Planning Master Data Accuracy
• Manage slow moving and obsolete materials.
• Support and Drive Innovation & Supply Chain Excellence
• Lead and govern bulk change control (New Products, Product Upgrades)
• Ensure process orders are set to TECO after final movements have been completed by all departments.
• Drive innovation and business improvements in support of operational goals.

The Successful candidate must preferably have the following experience/skills:

• A tertiary qualification in Industrial Engineering, Production Planning, Logistics or Supply chain management is a requirement.
• 2-3 years of experience within a Production planning environment
• High level of SAP acumen regarding SAP Planning tools
• Advance level of competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint)
• Strong analytical abilities
• Strong attention to detail is essential.
• High level of problem-solving abilities
• Future-orientated and able to generate contingency plans.
• Good verbal/ written communication skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with site management and planners.
• Ability to persevere with tasks and display resilience when confronted with adversity.