Planner Vacancy at PPC

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

Closing Date: 14 June, 2024

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