Production Planner

Job SummaryImplement the overall strategy of productions planning to ensure that all work undertaken meet the company needs as per time, specifications and plans.Ensure the full compliance to the company production planning procedures & Control Requirements and all polices.Critical analysis and maintenance of inventory levels through the evaluation of demand signals per SKU in order to generate supply replenishment plans and control the physical distribution of the right finished product to the right location at the right time in the right quantity to meet desirable customer service levels.Responsibilities/Description:1. Ensure effective production planning of all customers orders in house on regular basis and follow up all the open customers’ orders with the customers services to ensure on- time and high-quality productions planning.2. Plan and prioritize productions to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay.3. Work very closely with the raw materials planning team to review the raw materials stocks, requirements availabilities and shortages to ensure the effective productions planning.4. Monitor Raw materials supply flow, identify any shortages or bottlenecks in usage and alarm the raw material planning team on time.5. Coordinate with the productions team to create the most effective production plan to meet the customers’ requirements and ensure the best utilization of our production capacities.6. Coordinate with the quality team to ensure all stocks are released and ready for the production and determine corrective actions in case of defective or unacceptable products.7.  Plan / Schedule usage of productions materials to ensure optimal production levels• Analyze demand during lead time (daily), identify abnormal demand patterns and verify causes with our sales/marketing team and demand.• Determine the SKU inventory levels, locations, and safety stocks by customer/warehouse to support the desired level of customer service while maintaining cost effective levels of inventory• Pull FINI material requirements into the region of sales based on local/regional demand plans and sales history.• Be accountable for master data set-up for material management in the assigned warehouses;• Execute standard availability to promise date for customer delivery (imported products only) based on lead times and communicates changes to Customer Service.• Manage Inventory levels and Health – be accountable for Non-Productive Inventory, and proactive shelf-life monitoring• Manage supply issues during times of short supply• Analyze customer SKU order demand patterns, collaborate with the marketing/product manager, sales reps and Demand planner to validate the forecast of demand by customer/warehouse for each SKU.• Monitor the appropriate metrics, and conduct root cause analysis and take appropriate corrective actions to address interregional supply issues.Requirements:• Bachelor’s degree from reputable University:  Major: (Computer science, Engineering, Accounting, or relevant qualifications).-   3 to 5 Years’ experience in a similar position.• Excellent business English communication skills• Analytical and quantitative skillsTraining / Certifications:• SAP training on functional areas of expertise.-  Very Good Working knowledge of MS OfficeWe are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy. At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status. We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.Visit IFF.com/careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more