Job Summary
National packaging company requires a degreed Production Planner with strong experience in a high speed manufacturing environment, for their site in Pinetown.
Competencies:
* Degree in Supply Chain or related
* 3 to 5 years planning (or buying) experience in high speed manufacturing, packaging, FMCG
* Experience handling a large number of SKUs
* Manufacturing admin experience/exposure essential
* Strong Excel and MS Office skills
* SAP experience advantageous
Monthly Remuneration:
* R30 000 neg + benefits
Responsibilities:
* Issuing weekly production schedules for production requirements
* Ensuring there is sufficient finished goods stock to fulfill orders, and reorder levels are maintained
* Managing Slow and Dead stock levels within parameters
* Coordinating intercompany sales and purchasing
* Advising Raw Materials of any exceptions that may be necessary for new products or changes of products
* Liaising with Stores & Distribution regarding service efficiencies
* Placing orders with direct suppliers and managing stock levels accordingly
* Advising on any machine (capacity) requirements for future
* Long term planning of production capacity in plant
* Assisting with utilisation budget process
Characteristics:
* Analytical and logical thinker
* Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact across the organisation
* Resilient (not overly sensitive) and tenacious
* Ability to make tough decisions
* Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
* Passionate about customers and the company
Contact Scott on 0117041302
McKessar Recruitment
Randburg
2-10
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About
We are specialist recruiters in the following industries : 1.) high speed packaging (FMCG), 2.) plastics packaging and 3.) industrial pumps and valves. In these fields we are recruiting for recognised local and international market leaders. Positions we cover include qualified artisans, production / maintenance team leaders, engineers and sales personnel.