Description:
Pump and Abrasion Technologies (PABT) is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and assembly of heavy-duty slurry pumps. Our culture is deeply rooted in an entrepreneurial spirit and a "do whatever it takes" mindset.
The Demand Planner is responsible for coordinating production requirements with each entity in Operations to ensure timely and complete fulfilment of orders for both internal and external customers. This role involves scheduling the final assembly of products accurately and ensuring that all necessary components are available on time for each product build. The Production Planner achieves an efficient product assembly line by meticulously planning and scheduling final assembly processes, ensuring the availability of all required components for product assembly in a timely manner, and harmonizing available resources on the production line. Additionally, the Production Planner manages client expectations, addresses shortages, and ensures the availability of spare parts to guarantee on-time delivery of final products.
Responsibilities –
· Lead planning process for area of responsibility and ensures cross-functional consensus is reached.
· Ensure all Planning reporting and measuring tools and systems are updated timely and accurately.
· Liaise with internal and external stakeholders within the production environment to achieve a successful on time supply to customers.
· Ensure Ops and Sales teams are updated on changes in order statuses, and delivery date changes when it is necessitated.
· Always maintain an open line of communication with the Planning group and Expeditors daily.
· Coordinates preparation of production schedules and pump related materials
· Be informed on sales forecasts to determine and medium-term requirements for production resources.
· Develop and maintain positive relationships in Operations environment to maintain a harmonious and proactive working environment
· Desired qualification and skills
Requirements:
- Self-motivated
- Process driven.
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Problem solving attitude.
- Good communication skills
- Analytical and detail orientation
- Proactive problem solving
- Tenacious yet friendly Customer Service Orientation
- Flexibility and adaptability – think on feet.
- Interpersonal skills
- Deadline driven.
- Administrative and data management skills
- Resilient
Qualifications
· Matric
· Project management experience will be advantageous.
· Microsoft Office Intermediate
· Syspro or SAP ERP knowledge will be advantageous.
· Valid driver’s license
· Preferably between 2-4 years’ experience in a similar role
· Must have experience in the production environment
Skills
- Self-motivated
- Process driven.
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Problem solving attitude.
- Good communication skills
- Analytical and detail orientation
- Proactive problem solving
- Tenacious yet friendly Customer Service Orientation
- Flexibility and adaptability – think on feet.
- Interpersonal skills
- Deadline driven.
- Administrative and data management skills
- Resilient