The posting
About the role
Plans, schedules and monitors the movement of material through the production cycle. Determines material requirements from engineering and production schedules. Coordinates the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, production and engineering. Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to forecast, plan, and facilitate on-time materials to the production line, avoiding disruption to production, and supports quick-turn orders to meet plant OTD and Revenue.
Key responsibilities
- Plans, schedules and monitors the movement of material through the production cycle
- Determines material requirements from engineering and production schedules
- Coordinates the efficient movement of materials with purchasing, production and engineering
- Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to forecast, plan, and facilitate on-time materials to the production line
- Liaises with Customer Service / Master Scheduler / Procurement for material pull-in/push-out/cancellation/recommit/close short in response to sale order and production schedule changes
- Takes follow up actions in relation to material shortages that affect production
- Implements all processes to agreed standards and targets
- Supports continuous improvement initiatives and identifies areas of improvement
- Develops and implements strategies to maintain optimal inventory levels and minimize material obsolescence
About you
- Minimum Nitec or Diploma in Business or relevant certificate
- Microsoft Excel proficiency
- Good communication skills
- Minimum 1 year of related experience in Manufacturing planning, procurement and production planning



