Junior Planner

Reference: 10132 NB
Consultant: Nine Broodryk 

Job Description: 

  • Relationship Management of Business Partners
  • Monitor the Customer or Business Partner inquiries and complaints and ensure they are resolved professionally.
  • Implementation of Control Measures and Ad Hoc Management Support
  • Assist to ensure open communication channels between the Production departments.
  • Providing Management support where necessary.
  • Ensuring the Planner is involved or aware of the relevant matters affecting the business.
  • Production Planning and Scheduling
  • Schedule and review orders and demands for a long-term period, and maintain a production plan to meet customer demands.
  • Analyse data on supply and demand to optimise production planning.
  • Ensure minimum and maximum stock levels are maintained at the centralised and external warehouses.
  • Indicate and follow up on the purchases of raw materials to maximise and optimise production planning, and to ensure sufficient lead time for purchasing.
  • Work closely with the Production and Maintenance departments to ensure the most effective production plan and downtime.
  • Assist with production planning of affiliates and ensure collaboration with centralised warehouse.
  • Monitor product inventory within the Company.
  • Ensure the balancing of supply and demand functions.
  • Reporting and Analysing
  • Identify and develop reporting systems where necessary.
  • Implement and train relevant employees to update and analyse reports.
  • Forecast accuracy improvement.
  • Promotional impact analysis.
  • Analysing Business Profitability and Efficiency
  • Identify and analyse production and procurement cost-saving opportunities.
  • Analyse and maintain operational data for the Company.
  • Health and Safety
  • Participate in safety forums created
  • Follow-up on any activities assigned through safety meetings / committees / representatives / management
  • Report all safety incidents to the relevant people
  • Attend safety education and refresher programmes
  • Comply with safety policies and procedures
  • Distribute safety information as and when required

Qualifications: 

  • A relevant tertiary qualification (Degree) required, preferably in Supply Chain Management or a related field.
  • Further tertiary qualification in Planning and Inventory Management would be advantageous.
  • 1 to 2 years working experience in a similar role recommended
  • An understanding of manufacturing processes and production planning principles will be advantageous
  • Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel, for data analysis and reporting
  • Experience within an FMCG/ manufacturing environment would be an advantage.
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of planning and the critical elements/ components thereof.

How to Apply: 

  • Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za. 
  • If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system. 
  • We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice. 
  • Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.