Planning Specialist

SGS Qazvin

Posted 8 months ago

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Creating and sharing monthly and daily production plans based on MPS files to prioritize and optimize production.
Organizing and leading weekly production plan meetings with all stakeholders to ensure the feasibility of the production program.
Sharing required raw milk and cream to realize the production plan on a weekly basis with the milk supply team.
Coordinating and following up on the release of questionable quality products to ensure product inventory for supply.
Liaising with the technical team and maintenance manager on the maintenance schedule on a weekly basis to ensure the feasibility and effectiveness of the required maintenance (planned or emergency).
Participating in analysis of the production capacity study to inform key stakeholders about supply opportunities and threats.
Liaising with MRP specialist and logistic team on availability of materials to make sure no issues on RM/PM stock coverage.
Reporting to the sales and commercial supply chain teams about lead-time information to enable them handle orders and demands appropriately.
Leading the resolution of supply (raw material and finished goods products) issues such as shortages, overstock with all stakeholders to sustain products supply.
Tracking and monitoring production adherence on daily basis to make sure sustainability of supply.
Collaborating in production rolling forecast to be shared with all stockholders (finance, production, technical, quality, safety, HR) to do advance planning and required actions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering fields, or Management.
3+ years of experience as a production planner (preferably in a well-reputed FMCG company).
Excellent with planning processes.
Working knowledge of demand management and forecasting.
Math calculation capability, statistics, and analytical thinking (data analysis).
Fully operational knowledge of capacity (including production, warehouse, utility, human resources, logistics, etc.) management.
Familiar with materials management fundamentals (such as Work in Process (WIP), Material Resource Planning (MRP), inventory control, etc.).
Familiar with manufacturing process environments and specifications (such as production process, development process, quality process, etc.).
Familiar with risk management concepts.
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
Familiar with process improvement (lean manufacturing models and more specifically Bel Manufacturing Model (BMM)) and Six Sigma tool.
Familiar with Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP).
Excellent negotiation skills.
Conflict management capability and ability to work in a multi-functional environment.
Effective communication skills.
Stress management skills.
Excellent in MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, and Visio).
English level: upper-intermediate.