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 AccountabilitiesCreate, monitor and analyze production schedules in accordance with the standard best practice for managersSchedule 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.QualificationsMinimum of a year work experience as a production scheduler or in a similar position in the production industryEducation: BBA, Diploma in SCM or equivalentWorking: 6 DayMonthly Plant visits & additional visits as needed

Additional Skills required :

Strong communication skills – written and verbalStrong analytical, leadership, and planning skillsAbility to multi-task and work under pressure in a fast-paced environmentAttention to detailsExcellent organizational and time management skillsGood work ethicsAbility to work effectively as part of a team and take independent initiatives when need arises.