Planning Manager

• Tertiary education in Logistical or Operational Management degree/diploma.
• Previous experience in a similar role would be considered - Recognition of prior learning.
• Minimum NQF Level 7.
• Business qualification would be beneficial.

• Good communication and administration.
• Computer literacy (MS Office - Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Valid Code 8 drivers.
• Own transport.
• Self-management and discipline as well as physically fit for work.
• Working overtime as and when required - after hours as well as weekends might be needed.

• Maintain a safe working environment and compliance to OHS act.
• Ensure adherence and continuous compliance to all relevant standards - ISO, Food Safety ETC.
• Ensure all dispatch targets and deadlines are met - OTIF and good tons delivered.
• De-bottlenecking of dispatch thus ensuring maximum output from production and eliminating stoppages due to dispatch full.
• Maintain proactive, dynamic and effective communication with customers and suppliers.
• Reduction in Paper stock keeping.
• Continuous reduction of old paper stock.
• Managing of finished goods across all locations, to ensure no stock loss through effective and efficient stock counts.
• Managing of floor space and half pallets within finished goods area.
• Managing of slow-moving stock and investigating and reporting any irregular stock movements.
• Eliminating of redundant dies and stereos.
• Cost saving measures and initiatives implemented.
• Efficient planning of factory ensuring maximum output.
• Ensure all standards are met of external authorization bodies to ensure continuous accreditation.
• Effective communication with external contractors regarding truck availability, scheduling and requirements on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Managing inter branch transfers/deliveries and orders received and dispatched.
• Ensuring deliveries is done in accordance with procedures and standards - no exceptions.

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