Covert the customer demand into an achievable production plan, taking into consideration available machine capacity and raw material required from stock available. Rescheduling production to suit changes in orders, urgent requirements, and material supply etc. Follow the production planning requirements from customer order to customer delivery. Report and escalate planning related issues concerning customer orders, delivery due dates and stock build/replenishment progress. Determine manpower, equipment, and raw materials required to meet production demands. Inter department co-ordination to achieve production plans, resolve quality issues relating to customer delivery, scheduling trials and new product development. Maintain, develop, implement, and ensure adherence to company SOPs. Host feedback meetings to the team on planned outputs. Perform any reasonable duty as required within planning. Filing completed Job cards for traceability. Generate reports as feedback to management on planning progress vs customer requirements. Ensure good housekeeping and employee safety in the allocated working area. Planning New product development, Trials on materials and products. Understanding BOMs and product cost improvements within planning. Qualification and experience: Matric Diploma in Business or Equivalent Supply Chain degree, Inventory Management, or Supply Chain Excellent attention to detail 2-3 years planning experience, ideally in a manufacturing environment Matric. Advanced Excel abilities Advanced analytical ability Excellent communication skills (written and oral) in English #J-18808-Ljbffr