Planner at PZ Cussons

Main Functions

• Plans and coordinates raw materials, packaging material and oil input availability for production activities of the production units with the aim of achieving the following:
  • Keep the plants running optimally (>70% Capacity Utilization)
  • Monitor Raw and Packaging materials availability for production
  • Monitor availability of Finished Goods
  • Monitor the plants’ ability to supply demand plan
  • Keeps accurate records of inventory for reporting and planning

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to Production and planning Manager, with dotted line relationship with the Production Managers
• Peers are Plant shift leaders, and Managers on similar grades from other Departments
• Direct reports are all planning data officers

Dimensions:

• To operate within departments budget
• Current team size N/A
• Also has dotted line relations with all plant operators

Principal Accountabilities

• Monitors stock levels of all raw, packaging and finished goods products
• Monitors stock shelf life of all raw, packaging and finished goods products
• Ensures items are purchased to maintain agreed stock norms/inventory positions
• Translates agreed demand forecast numbers into Raw, Packaging material and Oil quantities and requirements
• Plans purchase of Raw & Packaging and oil
• Monitors production and sales performance to plan
• Monitors Stock Norm adherence
• Must be conversant with production processes and timelines in order to ensure production can meet plan
• Must be conversant with all PR, PO processes
• Enforces SHE, Food Safety, AIB and GMP rules and policies of the company
• To identify training needs of reports and develop training plans for leadership approval
• Maintains discipline in the team
• Collates and prepares appropriate planning reports Production and planning coordinator such as:
  • Oil Plan
  • Daily, weekly and Monthly Production Plans
  • Purchase Request report for approval
  • Business Planning inputs
  • Planning precision report
  • Inventory position report
  • SLOB report
• Any other job assigned by Superior/leadership

Internal & External Relationships
Internal:

• Production team (Refinery, Packing Plant)
• Engineering and Maintenance Team
• Operation, Planning, Supply & Distribution Team
• Technical team (Q.A., SHE etc.)
• Warehouse/Stores team
• Human Resources (H.R.)

External:

• Delog
• Ezak
• Other Contractors

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Degree or equivalent in Engineering, or Mathematical Sciences,
• 2-4 years’ work experience in a similar position
• Computer literate
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
• Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field.

Job Context & Special Features:

• Ability to take decision decisively.
• Ability to grasp complex concepts easily.
• Pay attention to minute details.
• Exceptional organizational and time-management skills
• Great physical health.
• Ability to motivate co-workers, colleagues and others.
• Ability to display self-confidence
• Ability to operate in a systematic and logical manner.
• Analytically sound
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.