· Production Schedule – Each finished product is produced to a standard recipe. Management of the raw material stock required for each production run from the projected production plan.
· Raw Material Stock Levels – Compare the current stock level with projected production plans, forecast raw material requirements and stock levels and place orders with approved suppliers.
· Stock Obsolescence – Raw Materials and Packaging become obsolete if not used within the minimum shelf life of a product, or the forward demand has reduced since the stock was delivered. This information must be highlighted to the relevant business sector, so that solutions can be found.
· Supplier Lead Times – Each raw material and packaging item has a minimum number of days required, from the placement of an order to the delivery of the goods. Manage the order process by being familiar with the lead times of all materials so that all required raw material / cartons are available for production runs.
· Safety Stock Levels – Management of safety stock on key critical items.
· Customer Service Levels – This is the most important KPI of the Planning function. Working within the agreed lead times, raw materials and packaging cannot cause customer service issues.
· Production downtime – The level of production downtime, due to unavailability of raw materials and packaging must be zero.
· Place purchase orders and print run orders in a timely manner, and monitor, so that delivery is made on time to meet the demands from the production schedule.
· Supply vendors with forward forecasts to assist them in keeping the raw material lead time to a minimum.
· Support NPD initiatives to launch.
· Manage workflow queries.
· Manage and review inventory levels and working capital, focusing on stock balances, aged stock and stock with no forecast.
· Coordinating the collection and input of Master Data into SAP and other supporting systems e.g Interspec / BPC, Annaplan, including:
· setting up, amending, and deleting material masters, BOM’s & Master Recipes.
· publishing relevant KPI’s on the performance of the SU from a Master Data perspective.
· reporting to Technical, on a weekly basis, any BOM amendments
· active involvement in the forecasting/ budgeting processes
· pursuing errors as identified in the monthly Costing Runs
· communicating regularly with all the manufacturing sites, establishing a forum with plant accountants to address any issues
Pay: Up to €45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Bike to work scheme
- Company pension
- Employee assistance program
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
