Planning - Learner

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Planning Learner

Job Purpose

• Responsible for planning, scheduling and ordering of affiliate / 3rd party finished / raw materials as well as for the scheduling of local finished powders products, in order to achieve and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) and Organisational Targets (PIR/golden rules/best practices, SLOB, etc.).

Core Responsibilities

• Follow the parameterization in SAP.
• Identify and resolve shortages through efficient scheduling to ensure an appropriate level of inventory following corporate standards.
• Ensure customer (internal and external) response on time managing realistic daily plans considering capacity and raw material availability (MRP).
• Work under the standards of quality, safety and industrial hygiene and good practices.
• Identify and implement opportunities for improvement and participate in lean initiatives
• Track purchase orders and escalate problems
• Communicate and interact with relevant departments and business partners in order to solve issues.
• Achieve and maintain service level targets.
• Obsolescence Control (use of SLOB Tool for Inventory and Risk assessment).
• Review customer orders for raw materials resale demands.
• Provide mid to long term forecast to procurement.
• Resolve or escalate issues related to orders, working with production, customer care and regional and global affiliates as required.
• Produce daily, weekly, and monthly status reports (e.g. COOISPI schedule, OTS, past due purchase orders) and distribute.
• Receive and record vendor confirmations, file purchase order documents, other duties as required. Work with materials planners and purchasing group to resolve vendor issues.
• Manage Packaging Supply.
• May be required to run KPI reports and assist Planning Manager with adhoc requests.
• Enter required planning data into SAP.
• Liaise with Logistics to ensure that the finished products will be shipped on time.
• Work with materials and production planners to resolve supply issues.

Skills

• Become a part of the team, be a team player ,work well under pressure with all planners and other departments

Academic Background

Bachelor's degree / Diploma in Supply Chain / Planning

Professional Experience

• None required, some experience in the area is beneficial.

Technical Skills

• APICS certification desired
• ERP/MRP expertise
• Strong affinity to systems and analytical tools (Desired SAP, BI, BO)
• Language skills: English * Fluent
• Microsoft Office Suite expertise

There are no benefits for this role

Learner will receive a stipend

Preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments willcontribute towards theachievement of the Companys employment equity goals.

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch peoples lives.

You work within an inspiring teamwork culture where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.

Every essence of you enriches our world.

Diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers and partners.

Givaudan embraces diversity and is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone impacts our world.