
PPC seeks to appoint a Planner based at Riebeeck West, Western Cape.
Job Advert Summary
- To administer the Compiling, Recording & Distribution of Production & Despatch related information
- To administer all Production & Despatch system related documents (SAP)
- Ensure continuous updated Production & Despatch related information (Daily, Monthly, Yearly)
- Manage and maintain easy accessible filing systems
Minimum Requirements for Planner
Minimum Required Qualifications
- National Diploma in Industrial Engineering OR equivalenting any Engineering Discipline OR recognition of prior learning through relevant experience and track record.
- Advanced Microsoft Office
- Advance Excel Training
- Valid driver’s license
- ICDL (International Computer Driving Licenses) and / or MOUS Master (Microsoft Office user Specialist) will be advantageous
Work Experience
- Minimum of 3 years operational experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in the cement industry will be advantageous.
- Sound understanding and utilization of data, data analysis and systems.
- Budget and financial modelling experience
- Proficiency in SAP]
Duties and Responsibilities
- Creating and Maintaining graphs, Documents, Spreadsheets
- Ensure effective Filing system (Electronically and hard copy filing)
- Processing of Production & Despatch information processing (Daily, Monthly, Yearly)
- Compile Production & Despatch month end Reports & Statistics
- Compiling Reports on SAP ERP System (Mining, Production, Despatch and Sales)
- Maintaining and monitoring stock level movement on SAP ERP System (Mining, Production, Despatch and Sales)
- Develop models to assist in scenario planning for Production, Despatch and Sales and present to OPS Teams for decision making.
- Monitor Raw Material Stock Holding (Production, Mining and Despatch).
- Perform Long Term Raw Material Planning (Production, Mining and Despatch).
- Compile (programming) and maintain reports, dashboards, KPI’s
- Monitor Bag, Pallet & Plastic Stock Holding (Despatch)
- Compile Manufacturing Budgets (Mining, Production, Despatch & Sales) Plan 1
- Compile Manufacturing Forecasts (Mining Production, Despatch & Sales) on a weekly basis in liaison with Supply Chain
- Perform general Production & Despatch Administration
- Provide relevant information for internal & external audits.
- Compile Ad Hoc reports to provide Production & Despatch related information
- Review and Consolidation of Monthly Manufacturing KPI’s & Reports
- Ensure shutdown related planning and integration
- Liaise with all internal stakeholders on shutdown costing
- Ensure compliance to internal procurement procedure requirements
- Maintain production expenditure records (SAP) and generate cost reports and forecasts.
- Maintain internal and external audit controls
- Liaise with suppliers as and when required.
Knowledge and Skills
- Knowledge of the Clinker & Cement Manufacturing Process
- Knowledge of the Cement Packing & Sales Process
- Knowledge of SAP
- Advance Knowledge of Excel
- Generic manufacturing planning
- System / Software orientated and solid understanding of relevant information Technologies
- Ability to work with sensitive and very confidential data
- Must be accuracy conscious
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, and assess and adjust quickly to changing priorities
- Ability to work independently – high level of integrity – Good work Ethics
- Communication skills – Written and Verbal
- Problem solving skills
- Analytical skills
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Closing Date: 14 June, 2024

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