Vacancy: Planning Manager /
COO
Reporting to the Chief Executive Officer the Planning Manager will be responsible for the forecasting of in and out processes.
He/
She will ensure proper development of production planning and procedures
aligned to the company business strategy by:
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure
smooth operations throughout the procurement, production and distribution
of products from raw material to finished goods.
- Coordinates
and drives the daily and weekly planning function.
- Plans
and prepares production schedules for manufacture of products to establish
sequence and lead time of each operation to meet delivery dates according
to sales forecasts or customer orders.
- Monitoring
raw material and packaging ensuring timely delivery of goods at best
rates.
- Analyzes
plant specifications and plant capacity data and to determine most
efficient manufacturing processes and plans.
- Develop
and implement new systems, best practices, inventory control, demand
planning, and other optimizations in order to grow the business.
- To
assist the departments to maximize the use of ICT infrastructure in
procurement for maximum benefit to the organization.
- To
undertake any other functions and duties as may be directed by the Chief
Executive Officer
Qualifications
and Experience
- Be
a holder of a University Degree in related field, preferably in
engineering or Supply Chain Management
- Possess
at least 8 years experience in a multiple line manufacturing industry in
the production and supply chain management role
Skills
& Knowledge
- Team
player and strong leadership skills
- Excellent
communication skills
- Excellent
strategic planning skills
- Creative
and goal driven
- Excellent
people skills
- Excellent
negotiation skills
- Good
leadership skills with ability and willingness to share knowledge
- Good
supervisory skills
This
is a high-end position and only qualified applicants will be considered.
