Production Scheduler/Planner (Manufacturing)

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Primary Function/Objectives:

• Responsible for obtaining materials and components necessary for production
• Determines material requirements from production schedules and maintains inventory at planned levels
• Produces detailed schedules, material requirement lists and production plans for the manufacturing of products
• Checks production activity and sales forecasts to provide a controlled flow of materials timed to meet production requirements
• Inventory management

Major Responsibilities:

• Production scheduling and control
• Material planning, ensure material availability for production use
• Inventory management, execute inventory strategies according to plan
• Work with suppliers, provide monthly forecast, confirm purchases and secure supplier commitments for required arrivals
• Track finished products order fulfillment on time in full
• Participate in weekly material review and ensure material issues are elevated and resolved
• Creates and processes purchase orders in accordance with documented procurement processes
• Executes procurement plans, reports supplier performance, aligns contracts and processes purchase requests while ensuring the timely and uninterrupted flow of materials between suppliers and other more duties etc

Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in Operations Management, Business or Supply Chain
• Min 3 years of relevant experience in production scheduling/ production planning/ materials planning in/for manufacturing
• Good communication skills for effective interaction within the plant and with customers
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office applications
• Team player with ability to work independently under tight schedule

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