Production planner

The Production Planner will support t department by translating business supply needs into actionable production schedules. This role focuses on continuous improvement across the supply chain, optimizing inventory levels, shortening end-to-end lead times, and leading ERP system enhancements to ensure efficient plant operations.

• Input new item organization data, including make/buy lead-time/Planner code etc.
• Enter Build Plan(s) into the ERP system to support the use of planning tools. Develop and manage Planning BOMs and resources.
• Review and convert MRP (Oracle Supply Planning) suggested requirements into purchase requisitions and manufacturing orders.
• Review MRP compression and exception messages and resolve conflicts. Including ensuring regular communication with production/project management/procurement and the master scheduler.
• Attend production meetings to ascertain scheduling adherence, focusing on ETA/Demand supply.
• Support production management during the production meetings - communicating to the manufacturing team if the material is available to meet the manufacturing plan or highlighting the risks and leading to issue resolution.
• Reviewing the ERP system daily, making sure the material quantities are available in line with order due dates.
• Maintain ERP system data accuracy, including items master data, and through timely execution of transactions.
• Meet urgent deadlines by Re-prioritize planning activities/Check inventory.
• Represent the organization in a responsible and professional manner.
• Carry out other duties as and when business requirements dictate as may be reasonably expected by your supervisor.
• Follow all company policies and procedures.

Bachelor's degree in manufacturing OR supply chain management OR Diploma OR equivalent in related field.

• 3 to 5 years relevant experience in manufacturing OR Industrial engineering OR Production OR equivalent.

• MRP planning experience with complex products with multi-layer BOMs and high individual parts count (1000s).

• Experience gained with a multi-disciplined MRP planning role covering CNC machining, Fabrication, Assembly, and Testing is essential.
• Experience as a planner working in an ETO or MTO business environment.
• Experience with the advanced planning system, i.e., Oracle ASCP, SAP APO.
• Oracle ERP / MRP Super User experience.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver cost reduction and operational performance results.
• Demonstrated ability to create new master production scheduling methodologies.