Job Title: Production Planning / Sales & Operational Planning Manager
This is an excellent position for a highly motivated and results-oriented production planning professional who wants to join a leading multinational in the poultry industry.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop and execute efficient 4-week production schedules, considering factors such as labour, skills, changeovers, materials, and capacity.
* Generate a 24-week production plan to provide visibility into demand, capacity, labour, and storage needs, incorporating factors like stock levels, promotions, new launches, and delists.
* Provide daily product availability reports to track order fulfilment and communicate potential supply issues.
* Chair weekly production planning meetings to present and discuss short-term schedules and communicate updates to relevant stakeholders.
* Collaborate with Sales Managers to review sales forecasts, analyse demand patterns, and develop a 24-week demand plan.
* Incorporate storage requirements into the demand plan, identifying potential warehouse capacity constraints.
* Track and report on key planning KPIs, including plan adherence, labour utilization, plan changes, finished goods stock levels, order fulfilment, stock aging, and more.
* Upload production schedules into the Redzone system for visibility and coordination.
* Manage production volumes for seasonal products to align with promotional activities and ensure timely completion.
* Participate in weekly meat planning and NPD meetings to coordinate production plans with relevant stakeholders.
* Measure and report on S&OP KPIs, such as forecast accuracy, plan attainment, aging stock, and stock cover.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
* Strong experience in production planning and scheduling within a manufacturing environment.
* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Proficiency in using planning tools and systems.
* Strong understanding of production processes and constraints.
* Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
* Focus on continuous improvement and drive for operational excellence.
* Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.