Production Planner
Core
Develop, maintain, and optimize production plans and schedules to balance customer demand, capacity, inventory, service levels, and cost in an FMCG manufacturing environment.
Role type
Senior Production Planner (Supply Chain)
Builds
Production schedules and plans for FMCG products
Domain
Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) Manufacturing
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Production planning, scheduling, ERP/MRP systems, Excel, analytical planning, problem-solving, stakeholder collaboration, performance monitoring, continuous improvement
Preferred skills
Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain/Operations/Engineering, experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
Technologies
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, SAP, Oracle, Pronto, Excel
Responsibilities
Develop short- and medium-term production plans and daily/weekly schedules; Align production with demand forecasts and inventory targets; Partner cross-functionally for S&OP and provide production updates; Track schedule adherence and KPIs to drive improvements; Support transition to automated planning and MRP processes
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC with team leadership
