The Planning Specialist will be responsible for maintaining data integrity and accuracy to ensure system compliance, and performing data analysis using what its scenario plays to generate reports which will drive informed decisions in the Business.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Planning & Scheduling: Deliver efficient planning services using MRP and ROP systems.
• Production Monitoring: Oversee daily production plans, scheduling and address risks.
• Demand and Supply Planning: Analyse trends, develop forecast models, and participate in planning cycles.
• Process Improvement: Enhance planning processes and resolve supply/demand imbalances.
• Inventory Management: Monitor and optimize inventory levels and material usage.
• Reporting: Create professional reports (e.g., Supply Chain, S&OP, Consumption, Expiry).
• Meeting Actions: Execute and follow up on actions from key meetings (e.g.. S&OP, Supply Chain).
• Project Management: Handle complex projects with multiple stakeholders and budgets.
• Supply Chain Knowledge: Maintain expertise in end-to-end supply chain components.
• Stakeholder and Relationship Management: Foster effective communication and negotiation to address production scheduling issues. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• High productivity, reliable attendance, attention to quality, ability to learn new skills
• Strong skills in organising and prioritizing work
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and able to meet tight deadlines
• Excellent interpersonal and project management skills
• Computer Literacy i.e. Ms. Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, ERP system etc.

Education and Experience:

• Degree in Statistics, Supply Chain, Computer Science, Business management, Project management, IT or related field
• At least two years demonstrable experience in a manufacturing company
• Functional business experience within manufacturing, supply chain planning or related function