Planner - Production and Raw Material

Job Description:

KEY REQUIREMENTS

Education:  Graduate.

Experiences: 5+ years of relevant work experience with a reputed company.

Know-how & Skills:

• SAP ERP experience in MRP planning / SAP PP Module.
• Good oral and written communication skills. Comfortable in English – Written and Verbal both.
• Good Analytical skill.
• Command over MS office packages – Advance Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Attention to Detail: Precision in handling data and forecasts to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Communication Skills: Clear and effective communication with team members, stakeholders, and other departments. Ability to present complex data in an understandable manner.
• Problem-Solving: Proactive approach to identifying issues and developing solutions to address them.
• Collaboration: Strong teamwork skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams such as sales, marketing, and supply chain.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adjust plans and strategies based on changing market conditions and business needs.
• Time Management: Efficiently managing time to balance multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Decision-Making: Confidence and judgment to make informed decisions under pressure.
• Customer Focus: Understanding and anticipating the needs of customers to align demand planning with customer satisfaction.
• Critical Thinking: Evaluating situations logically and critically to make sound planning decisions.
• Technical Proficiency: Comfortable with using demand planning software, Excel, and other relevant tools.
• Resilience: Maintaining composure and effectiveness in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Innovation: Bringing creative solutions to improve planning processes and outcomes.
• Continuous Learning: Commitment to staying updated with industry trends and best practices to enhance planning strategies.
• Ownership : To own his role and ensuring adherence of tasks without much external support.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

·  Production Scheduling and Plan Execution:

• Prepare and distribute the weekly production plan to the plant team.
• Create production orders in SAP.
• Drive and execute a smooth production plan, minimizing last-minute changes.

·Team Coordination:

• Collaborate with logistics, production, quality control, and export-import teams to ensure seamless execution of the production plan.

·Daily Tracking and Reporting:

• Monitor vital parameters daily by comparing the plan versus actual performance.
• Coordinate with the production team to address any discrepancies and prepare regular reports.

·Blender Capacity and Inventory Management:

• Develop a six-month rolling capacity load plan for blenders, identifying and highlighting any constraints.
• Achieve accurate production planning to manage inventory effectively and minimize slow-moving inventory through rework.

· Raw Material Planning and Supplier Coordination:

• Forecast raw material requirements based on production schedules and ensure timely procurement.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to prevent shortages and overstock situations.
• Work closely with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and negotiate better terms and prices.
• Raise PR considering lead time of RM, and get it converted in PO
• Followup with Vendor for timely delivery of RM/ Packing material.

·  Adherence to KPIs:

• Ensure adherence to key performance indicators, including production plan adherence, dispatch adherence, stock out and production plan accuracy

· New Product Introduction (NPI) Management:

• Raise NPIs for new SKUs and warehouse extensions, ensuring timely creation and controlling the creation of redundant codes.

· Master Data Maintenance:

• Maintain material master data for products, including routings and production versions.

· Quality Assurance:

• Ensure raw materials meet quality standards and specifications by coordinating with quality control teams for inspection and approval of incoming materials.

· Alternate Raw Material Qualification:

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for the qualification and development of alternate raw materials.

·  Continuous Improvement:

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency in production and raw material planning and management.
• Stay updated with industry trends and best practices.

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