Rate: 20.21 per hour
To create and maintain the overall Formulation, Fill & Pack (FF&P) production plan at Toller(s), third-party manufacturing plant(s), providing options to manage variances in demand and supply.
Key accountabilities
- Execute order processing in SAP to fulfil agreed production plans.
- Order and schedule all raw materials, packaging and labels under our clients ownership for delivery to designated Toller locations in time to meet the production plan.
- Coordinate the supply chain to achieve ex-works shipment dates required by the customer.
- Create and maintain a balanced production plan for the assigned Toller asset(s) over the current season, with a planning horizon of up to 12 months. Work with the Supply Chain Planner (SCP) to balance manufacturing responsiveness, cost efficiency and inventory.
- Facilitate resolution of Toller capacity issues with the appropriate SCP; maintain the plan accordingly and elevate where necessary to the Toll Production Manager (TPM).
- Support SCPs in developing Tactical Supply Plans (TSPs) and execute agreed TSPs.
- Provide regular forecasts to suppliers and place purchase orders for raw materials to ensure availability at the Toller in time for production.
- Optimise Toller inventory of components and formulated bulks to minimise working capital.
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with Tollers, enabling transparency and responsiveness; act as the key operational contact for the Toller.
- Manage the weekly Production Liaison meeting with the Toller and TPM. Report production performance, including Conformance to Plan, and KPIs relating to stock accuracy, HSE and Quality.
- Maintain Toller SAP master data, including efficient introduction and removal of products (SKUs) in line with the Range Management Process.
- Ensure processes operate in accordance with MRPII philosophies and principles.
- Liaise with the Toller and logistics provider to support inbound and outbound delivery scheduling as required for production.
- Collect and input data for weekly and monthly KPI reporting.
- Ensure consumption of slow- and no-moving materials.
- Clear blocked invoices relating to quantity discrepancies.
- Work with Procurement to expedite delayed or late deliveries.
- Participate in project work within a team-based culture to develop sustainable business-process improvements.
Knowledge, experience and capabilities
Critical knowledge
- Full understanding of SAP S/4 HANA Planning tools and MRP data.
- MS Office skills, particularly Excel and Outlook.
Critical experience
- Experience working in a materials or production planning environment.
Critical technical, professional and personal capabilities
- Understanding of ERP tools, specifically SAP S/4 HANA and APO.
- Understanding of SAP master-data structure relevant to purchase-order creation.
- Knowledge of other European languages is an advantage.
Critical leadership capabilities
- Manages for Impact.
- Communicates with Impact.
Critical success factors and key challenges
- Maintain uninterrupted supply to all Toller locations.
- Establish effective information flow with all stakeholder groups.
- Manage supplier interruptions through internal movement of materials and by balancing total available inventory.
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