Job Description

Job Purpose and Impact



The Production and Distribution Planner will assist with the preparation and delivery of production schedules and direct material requirements to collaborate controlled flow of goods and materials to meet production requirements. In this role, you will provide complex clerical assistance to support master production planning, execution, customer service interaction, business partnership, systems and data management as well as reporting activities. Key Accountabilities



Create, monitor and analyze production schedules in accordance with the standard best practice for managers

Schedule the production process and departmental activities relating to material, manpower, and equipment availability.

Monitor production process, workflow, and schedules to ensure on-time delivery.

Efficiently assign production to minimize company costs and meet delivery deadlines.

Work with the manager to execute and implement process improvements.

stock adequate materials to avoid future shortages.

Generate daily or weekly production reports to managers for critical decision-making purposes.

Develop production schedules in accordance with sales forecast, plant, and employee capacity, and new business opportunities.

Primary distribution plan , Planning and coordination of product distribution activities to customers.

Working with Production planning to determine shortages and excess of supplies of Finished Goods .

Stock Availability at Warehouses- receiving, handling and rotating and storing of supplies.

Assistance in risk- mitigation - Stock expiry , Obsoletion , Overstocking. Qualifications



Minimum of a year work experience as a production scheduler or in a similar position in the production industry

Education:

BBA, Diploma in SCM or equivalent

Working:

6 Day

Monthly Plant visits & additional visits as needed

Additional Skills required :

Strong communication skills - written and verbal

Strong analytical, leadership, and planning skills

Ability to multi-task and work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Attention to details

Excellent organizational and time management skills

Good work ethics

Ability to work effectively as part of a team and take independent initiatives when need arises.