Production Planner

5 days ago

Johannesburg, South Africa PG Group Processing Full time

**Main job purpose**

The Production Planner develops and manages the execution of the production schedule resulting in a balanced throughput, taking into consideration the available capacity, material availability and delivery commitments to our customers. The Value Added supply chain (consisting of a laminating safety glass and Mirror reflective production processes) is required to align business functions with best practice and system processes in order to support Company and Group strategies, while carrying effective inventory levels.

**Main Objective**

Facilitate, determine, manage and control and plan monthly Value Added sales demand and forecast to ensure balance stock levels for S&OP and build purposes.

Manage and plan the Value Added supply chain in a cost effective and efficient manner by using the resources available to achieve required customer satisfaction according to company guidelines.

Manage physical glass, direct and indirect inventory against actual sales to prevent any potential stock outs and ensure consistent glass production and supply.

Manage glass direct and indirect stock inventory age to the agreed targeted levels to minimise and eliminate potential stock obsolesces.

Plan and schedule all production work centres and resources according to capacity and constraints identified, to produce glass products in a optimal and cost effective manner.

Embrace new system enhancements in planning environment, manage business variables and streamline Value Added planning process in line with world class manufacturing standards.

Manage the physical plan adherence of the PFG operational areas in line with the production plans set up for the various areas by ensuring accurate material master data within SAP.

Ensure good customer relationships to meet service deliverables.

**Critical job requirements**

**Qualification(s)**
- Grade 12
- Relevant Degree or Diploma
- SAPICS Certification

**Knowledge**
- Functional knowledge of Supply Chain business area
- Operations Management
- Financial Management
- Sales Management
- Knowledge of industry
- Understanding business processes & procedure

**Skills**
- Business Acumen
- Microsoft Office (Intermediate Excel, Word, Powerpoint)
- Analytical & Inductive Reasoning
- Project Management
- Planning Skills
- Conflict Management
- Forecasting & budgeting
- Negotiation skills
- SAP
- Presentation Skills

**Experience**
- 5 Years’ Experience in Production Operations / Planning & Supply Chain
- Leadership Experience
- Manufacturing

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Johannesburg, Gauteng: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

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