Master Planner at Distell

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• This position works closely with Central Planning and a key output is an optimised production plan.

• Furthermore this position plan all bulk requirements and liaise with the primary supplying plants in terms of constraints. 

• The third key focus is an optimised returnable system, focusing on communication and tracking actual performance vs Planned activities.

• Responsible for a stable production plan by optimally utilising production facilities and employees.

• The demand of products produced on relevant lines are managed effectively.

• Incorrect Master data and BOM’s reported and corrected.

• Create and manage production order reservations

• Production declared technically complete – TECO.

• Generate 4 week SAP production plan.

• Assist with pack upgrades and change requests.

• Determine planned production as needed.

• Calculate the capacity needed by the production line and the shifts required

• Assist with the budget/ forecast processes

• Timeous distribution of production plans 

• Production orders are released timeously.

• Daily production feedback meetings are attended.

• Active involvement in the missing parts management process

• Effective re-scheduling of production lines as a result of breakdowns or other quality related problems.

• Compile accurate printing plans 

• Provide monthly consolidation of actuals vs. forecast

• Liaise with bulk supply plants/departments.

• Optimise bulk planning to prevent an overstock situation.

• Manage bulk planning 

• Liaise with reverse logistics to ensure returnable material is on site in time for packaging.

• Confirm with Transport to ensure efficient moving of returnables.

• Ensure compliance to the QMS (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, BRC, IFS, FSSC, Organic, ISO 17025, SANS 1841)

• Ensure compliance to all relevant policies, procedures, work instruction and SOPs at all times

• Ensure compliance to OHSACT and all Distell Risk, Health and Safety procedures and statutory requirements. 

• Ensure that unsafe conditions are reported and rectified.

• Assist in achieving department and site business plans.

• Support and encourage the values of the company.

• Actively encourage innovations within the team

• Actively involved in Problem solving methodology

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• At least 3 years’ experience in a Production Planning/MRP environment

• Relevant Tertiary qualification in Planning/Logistics/Supply Chain Management

• Proven record in production planning environment

• Relevant experience of SAP production planning.

• Excellent analytical skills and problem solving abilities

• Proven Computer literacy in MS Office/ SAP / Excel

• Sound knowledge of supply chain concepts

• Experience in a SAP R3/R4 environment (including APO)

• Ability to work under pressure and to work independently & accurately.

• Strong numerical aptitude and analytical abilities

• Ability to influence others outside his/her own sphere of control