Planning & Logistics Manager - Shatterprufe, Neave at PG Group

Main job purpose

• To ensure the efficient management of raw materials, production planning, and outbound logistics so as to drive production efficiency and maintaining 100% delivery performance at optimal stock levels.

Main Objective

• Manage finished goods inventory to ensure customer supply and demand is met in line with agreed standards and time frames.
• To ensure effective planning of the plant in line with production orders so that agreed OEE targets are met.
• To ensure minimum stock levels are maintained and readily available for use in production.
• To ensure staff are effectively managed and held accountable through performance and disciplinary procedures, and that staff are developed and mentored through the talent management and IDP processes to drive capability in business.
• Ensure that effective communication is in place within customers and production to eliminate any unnecessary surprises to parties and to grow trust relationships. 
• Drive and maintain agreed raw material holdings and ensure that obsolete stock is closely managed to support site business and financial targets.  
• Ensure effective communication of relevant information to all stakeholders to support effective decision making for the business.

Critical job requirements

Qualification(s) 

•               Grade 12              
•               Diploma in Logistics or related field

Knowledge    

•               Good understanding of production planning, material and warehousing

Skills     

•               Computer skills  
•               Interpersonal skills
•               Problem solving skills       
•               Decision making skills
•               Analytical skills   

Experience      

•               5 years’ experience in Logistics and Planning            
•               3 years management experience 
•               5 years’ experience in an automotive component manufacturing environment