Senior Production Planner at SAAB Grintek

• The role is responsible for ensuring a steady flow and supply of materials which are planned in line with production schedules in order to meet both internal and external customer requirements. This involves co-ordination and planning of numerous activities to ensure that delivery due dates are met.

Your role

• Schedule and coordinate flow of work within or between departments of manufacturing/repair to meet LRU/SRU delivery due dates
• Ensure that manufacturing/repair kits are released timeously
• Expedite component shortages from procurement and schedule shop order dates accordingly
• Follow up until all kits are complete with no shortages and communicate all shortages with manufacturing/repair so that there is complete visibility for planning purposes
• Ensure live production tracking regarding material availability and risks associated with possible delays
• Compile reports concerning progress of work and downtime due to failures and manufacturing/repair delays
• Establish priorities through scheduling for specific work centres
• Set weekly targets for delivery and monitor progress. Escalate where necessary
• Support manufacturing/repair by ensuring that replacement material or any other material that is required is available without delays
• Ensure effective management and implementation of the Engineering Change Order, acting quickly on them and ensure that ERP are brought back into a balanced state with regards to WIP, Stock and structure integrity.
• Ensure that MRP action messages are verified and actioned accordingly
• Participate and contribute to all NCR’s which require effective resolution and closure
• Assist in determining the manufacturing/repair dossier for completeness and build status.
• Perform shop order maintenance and transactions (stock movement, action messages and actualisation).
• Where possible, ensure that shop order quantities are aligned to standard lot sizes to minimise variances
• Understand and minimise Rand value variances on all shop orders, where possible
• Ensure adherence to the repair process in line with all regulations and requirements
• Effective use and understanding of IFS in order to support all manufacturing/repair related activities
• Carry out all duties and responsibilities in line with processes and procedures
• Ensure adherence to ESD, IPC, FAA, EASA and other regulations and requirements
• Provide inputs during the development process regarding testability and usability of manufacturing/repair equipment, the assembly of new development items and existing specifications
• Carry out all legal instructions from Supply Chain line management 

Your profile

Required Experience and knowledge: 

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in an Electronics Manufacturing and repair environment within Supply Chain, MRP and Master Scheduling Experience 
• ERP/MRP/PDM knowledge 
• Possess knowledge of production planning and MRP, clearly understand the process or loading and changing the MPS, along with the impact on MRP and Material planners
• Clear understanding of material liability agreement that is contractually in place 
• Knowledge of Supply Chain process and the impact of schedule changes 
• Advanced computer skills, with emphasis on spreadsheet software package.
• Exceptional interpersonal/ written communication skills; can effectively interact with all levels of management
• Organizational and problem-solving skills required 
• Proven experience with complex planning, forecasting and product lifecycles programs
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and Supply Chain Management
•  Experience in material planning, inventory management, purchasing, or a related position

Required Competencies and Skills: 

• Strong project management skills
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Process Flow  
• Manufacturing Processes  
• Materials Flow 
• Ability to work well under pressure 
• Self-motivated and takes initiative
• Takes ownership and accountability for assigned tasks
• Honest, reliable, and acts with integrity
• Works well with colleagues and stakeholders
• Strong problem solving, negotiations and people skills
• Ability to effectively and professionally work under pressure in a team-oriented environment with frequent changes in deadlines and priorities
• Team player, who will be able to work well across business operations and develop strong business teams
• Demonstrate ability to influence teams and programs regarding quality, productivity and/or customer service
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal skills and the ability to influence decisions.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Embodies the Saab values of Drive, Trust, Expertise and Dedication

Required Qualifications: 

• An applicable tertiary qualification in Operations Management and/or Production Planning or equivalent APICS certification/qualification with Supply Chain experience