Production Demand Planner

1 week ago


Pinetown, South Africa Packaging World Full time

A well-established Packaging company has a vacancy for a Production Demand Planner. This position is based in Westmead, Pinetown, Durban. The successful incumbent will be expected to perform the following duties, not limited to:
**Qualification and Experience Requirements**

Minimum 4 years in FMCG preferably in packaging.

**Responsibilities & Tasks**

1) Plans and prepares production schedules to meet finished goods requirements while minimizing changeovers, downtime, and inventory. : Draws up master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.

2) Analyzes production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and requirements.

3) Plans and schedules workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.

4) Plans sequence of manufacturing operations for guidance of production workers.

5) Confers with department supervisors to determine status of assigned work.

6) Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.

7) Creates and closes production work orders. Updates capacity planning and master schedule.

8) Prepares production reports.

**Qualification**
- 3 - 5 years’ experience within the planning / scheduling in an electronic manufacturing environment,
- ERP/MRP experience; technical knowledge will be an advantage
- Syspro experience advantageous
- High level of computer literacy (Excel, MS word, Outlook).

**Skills and Abilities**
- Ability to problem solve
- Analytical & reporting skills
- Time Management
- Self-reliant / ability to work independently
- Ability to work in a highly pressurized environment
- Ability to work within a team
- Good knowledge and experience of flexible packaging an advantage
- Focused on delivering Quality products on time and in full
- Excellent management and leadership skills.

**Terms and Conditions**

4. The above overview is not intended to be all inclusive and shall include other related tasks as necessary

COVID-19 considerations:
Yes we adhere to a Covid policy and do regular risk assessments

Application Question(s):

- Are you able to travel to Pinetown?

**Education**:

- Diploma (required)

**Experience**:

- demand planning: 3 years (required)


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