Factory Planner / Buyer - Babelegi at Nestle

A day in the life of a Factory Planner

• Creating feasible production plans within the Detailed Production Scheduling (DPS) period that meet the market demand, taking into consideration available capacity, labor, materials, inventory policy and product family sequencing; thereby optimizing the factory's ability to produce the SKUs within the families.
• Identification of possible opportunities and practical issues (plant shutdowns, timing of promotion activity, etcetera) within the DPS period.
• Providing advance information on labor and resource requirements within the DPS period.
• Providing daily production and material status updates for management decision.

What will make you successful

• 3 years minimum tertiary Degree in Supply Chain or related studies
• 5 years relevant hands-on experience in at least one of the following Supply Chain functions - Demand and Supply Planning, Detailed Production Scheduling system, Distribution Requirement Planning, Raw & Packaging Material Requirement Planning, etcetera.
• Excellent proficiency level in the use of Microsoft Office tools. Working knowledge of Power BI and SAP is added advantage.
• Excellent analytical and numerical aptitude.
• Basic understanding of LEAN principles, Just-In-Time manufacturing, Kaizen and Supply Chain KPIs.
• Adaptability, Quick learner and Innovation.
• Eye for Detail, Multi-tasking ability and Service Orientation.