Overview Planning Specialist

Hire Resolve’s client is a well-established food and beverage company in the Western Cape and is looking to hire a Planning Specialist. The Planning Specialist will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end supply chain planning process in the food and beverage industry, ensuring efficient production planning, inventory management, and on-time delivery of products.

Responsibilities: Delivering key performance indicators (KPIs) such as cover days and service level targets Using SAP PP for master production scheduling and running material requirements planning (MRP) Creating weekly production plans considering productivity and capacity Collaborating with sales, production, and supply chain departments to ensure effective supply and material planning Managing material orders in coordination with Sales, production, and supply chain departments Continuously monitoring production plans, safety stock levels, and MRP parameters Setting up and maintaining PP related master data in the ERP system Conducting material controlling according to production planning and shipping plans Running daily follow-up of raw material, product, and material stocks and entering daily data to the SAP system Participating in forecasting meetings with sales and other departments and leading additional planning meetings Assisting with capacity requirements during the annual operating plan Performing other related duties as required Requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration or a related field 3+ years of experience in planning, production, or supply chain management within the food and beverage industry Experience in the food and beverage industry is strongly preferred Excellent communication skills in English Professional experience with SAP/R3 PP/PI Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs Effective time management and planning skills Rational decision-making, negotiating, and influencing skills Analytical work style Ability to collaborate effectively with other departments

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by either filling in the online application form or by emailing your CV to logistics@hireresolve.za.com

Alternatively, you are also welcome to contact Rebecca at 021 180 0855 or connect with her on LinkedIn.

Please note that we will only conduct correspondence with candidates shortlisted for this position.
Please consider your application unsuccessful if you do not hear from us within 3 days.

 

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