The Role

The Production Planner Scheduleris responsible forthe plant production planning, raw material procurementplanand shipment schedulingThis role will have the opportunity to work throughout the entire supply chain fromprocuringraw materials, to production planning, and finallyinterfacing withcustomers on delivery and forecasting of materialsThis position will provide a detailed production schedule at the plant and work directly with corporate purchasing and raw material suppliers tostreamlineraw material procurement. This role works in a dynamic environment created by frequent new product introductions, so the ability to react and adapt to change is critical.

Key Responsibilities

• Works independently or as part of a team with minimal supervision, to completejob-relatedtasks and projects in a safe,compliantand efficient manner.

• Ensuretimelyandaccurateresponse to customer’s forecast and orders by providing the required information, schedules,materialsandaccuratesystems to the manufacturing unit. 

• Manage capacity and present to team scenario planning when capacity constrained

• Responsible for the integration of sales forecasts, budgets raw, in-process, and finished goods inventory.

• Work with corporate purchasing to order raw materials per customer forecast and work closely with project managers and technical servicesto manage the RFQ process during development stage of products.

• Create purchase orders while managing info records and getting bid variance approval whenrequired

• Support Finance-related questions to helpdeterminebatch value based on raw material cost

• Develop metrics and reports that enable business analysis of inventory health and help drive action to improve it

• Forecast RM needs to key suppliers while managing site RM pipelineby ensuring DOH is managed effectively to avoidpurchasingobsolete inventory

• Leadorparticipatein across-functional team to ensure proper implementation of MRPtomore effectively manage RM and FG inventory pipeline

• Support SAP new part request for frequent introduction of new materials and products.

• Identifycontinuous improvement initiatives including but not limited to reducing inventory levels, materialflowand reducing ship cycle times

• Work closely with purchasing team toidentifyand rectify supply risks (sole-sourced materials, poor supply performance, etc.)

• Advocate for environmental, health and safety complianceEnsuresproduction operations are completedin accordance withenvironmental health and safety and quality compliance at all times,andin line with Company procedures,statutory,regulatoryand operating licencerequirements.

• Worksas part of a cross functional team to deliver new product or processes, resolve issues, implementchangeand other site initiatives.

• Cleans andmaintainswork areas and ancillary areas,plantand equipment to the highest standards

• Fully engages in programmes such as Continuous Improvement, Total Productive andMaintenance (TPM), 5S, Lean, Six Sigma, Total Quality, Self-directed Teamsetc.

• Attend and complete all training and development as requested

• Lead and orparticipatein process, quality and safety, inspections, audits, deviation investigations, HAZOP’s,change management,root causeanalysisand development of solutions.

• Any otherduties orresponsibilities relevant to the role ofProductionPlanner Scheduler

Education, Knowledge & Experience

• Degreeor other relevant qualificationis preferred, ideally holdsAPICS certification

• Minimum 5experience in a production planning, materialplanningand/or supply chain planning role,ideally in a chemical orpharmaceuticalindustry.

• Knowledge of regulatory and legislative requirements (environmental, health and safety, and quality and employment law)

• Highlevel computer proficientfor example,MS Word, Excel,PowerPoint, SAP etc.

• Experience in operational excellence, continuous improvement, lean, six-sigma certified, project management, change management would be an advantage.

Skills & Behaviours

• Excellentlevel ofattendance and punctuality isrequired

• Good workethic and ability to meet assigned tasks, responsibilities,objectivesand timelines.

• Excellent organisation and time management; is organised and can prioritise businessdemands.

• Maintains good working relationships with allcolleagues andtreats colleagues with dignity and respect.

• Communication:excellentlistening, written, verbal,presentationand interpersonal skills (ability to communicate effectively at all levels and provide clear direction).

• Attention to detail andhigh levelof reporting accuracy with respect to all aspects of the role.

• Proactive, self-starter, positive attitude, flexible and open to change, willingness to learn and take onadditionalresponsibilities.

• Exercises discretion and confidentialityalways, in relation toallCompany and commercialmatters.

• Strong problem solving, creative thinking and analytical skills.

• Methodical and structured approach to decisionmaking.