The Production Planner is a professional who is in charge of every stage of an organization’s supply chain, from purchasing raw materials to production. He will be responsible for directing or coordinating production, sales, purchasing, warehouse, logistic or financial forecasting services or activities to limit the costs and improve accuracy. They also collaborate with vendors and suppliers to ensure all operation meet quality and safety standards. They analyze operational performance and resolve issues. They must ensure that the product comes at just the right time and coordinate storage for it, so nothing goes missing or gets damaged along this complex process. Their goal is to improve productivity and efficiency and reduce costs while securing high quality material for their company.
-Planning delivery timetables.
-Ensuring stores have enough stock and making sure suppliers have enough stock to meet demand.
-Overseeing the ordering and packaging process.
-Monitoring stock levels.
-Tracking products through depots to make sure they arrive at their destination.
-Overseeing arrival of shipments.
-Monitor and motivate staff.
-Ensure targets are met.
-Ability to use spreadsheets, databases and other IT programs.
-Ability to remain calm under pressure and make decisions quickly.
-Maintaining inventory a inventory tracking.
-Create the company’s supply chain strategy and records and ensure supply chain processes meet legal requirements and standards.
-Analyze data from shipping and delivering processes to find bottlenecks and other issues.
-Find cost-effective solutions for supply chain processes.
-Resolve issues that come up (e.g., delays in delivery, accidents).
-Collaborate with other departments (Sales, Logistics, Purchase and Warehouse Department) to create coordinated plans for business growth.
-Communicate and negotiate with suppliers and vendors to land more profitable deals.
-Understanding and knowledge of the Supply Chain Management cycle which includes demand, acquisition, logistics, disposal and supplier relationship management.
-Develop and implement safety guidelines in all aspects of the supply chain (e.g., use of trucks, forklifts).
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