Junior Production Planner

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 JOB PURPOSE:

To support the planning and scheduling of the manufacturing activities, ensuring products are produced on time, in compliance with GMP requirements, and in alignment with customer demand, inventory targets, and production capacity.

MAIN TASKS / RESPONSIBILITIES:

Key Responsibilities
Production Planning & Scheduling
 
·        Update the Production plan in the Oracle system that allows the computerized program to generate a suggested MRP/MPS in weekly buckets which takes the company’s inventory sourcing and holding policies into account while providing sufficient stock to meet the company’s sales target and customer demand.
 

• Assist in creating and maintaining daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.
• Monitor production progress and update schedules as required.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Quality, Warehouse, and Procurement teams to ensure production plans are executable.
• Support the optimization of production sequences to maximize labour and equipment utilization and reduce downtime.

Inventory Management

• Monitor raw material, packaging material, and finished goods inventory levels.
• Assist with identifying potential material shortages and escalate risks.
• Work closely with Procurement to ensure timely availability of materials for production.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Maintain production planning data in ERP/MRP systems.
• Generate and distribute production reports.
• Analyse production performance and highlight planning exceptions or bottlenecks.

Compliance & Quality

• Ensure all planning activities support GMP, regulatory, and company quality standards.
• Maintain accurate planning records.
• Support audits and compliance reviews when required.

Continuous Improvement

• Participate in planning process improvement initiatives.
• Assist in reducing inventory levels while maintaining service levels.
• Support projects related to forecasting, capacity planning, and supply chain optimization.

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in:

• Supply Chain Management
• Industrial Engineering
• Operations Management
• Logistics
• Manufacturing Management
• Pharmacy or related field (advantageous)

• experience in production planning, supply chain, manufacturing, or inventory control

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Commitment to GMP, quality and safety standards.
• Willingness to participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to maintain accuracy while meeting deadlines.