Missions
Material and production planner is a professional who manages the flow of materials and production processes to ensure efficient manufacturing operations. They bridge the gap between production planning and material procurement, optimizing inventory levels and production schedules to meet sales demand while minimizing costs.
Vital role in the manufacturing process, ensuring that production runs smoothly, efficiently, and cost-effectively to meet customer demands and business objectives.
Duties
- Creating and managing production schedules, often using MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems, to align production with sales forecasts and customer orders.
- Determining the quantities of raw materials, components, and other inputs needed for production and ensuring their availability.
- Monitoring inventory levels, minimizing waste, and preventing both shortages and overstocking of materials.
- Develop and manage production schedules, considering factors like demand forecasts, material availability, and resource capacity.
- Coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials and managing supplier relationships.
- Assessing production capacity and identifying potential bottlenecks to optimize resource allocation.
- Creating and managing detailed production schedules, including timelines, resource allocation, and workflow planning.
- Working with various departments (e.g., purchasing, sales, manufacturing) to ensure smooth operations. Identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and streamline production processes. .
- They track production progress against schedules, identify and resolve production bottlenecks, and analyze production delays to improve efficiency and minimize disruptions.
- Planners ensure that the manufacturing processes adhere to quality standards and that the final products meet the required specifications.
- Analyzing data, inventory reports, and market trends to make informed decisions.
- A good understanding of manufacturing processes, inventory management systems, and planning mechanism software is often required.
Essential Skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
- Inventory Management.
- Production Monitoring and Optimization
Industrial Knowledge :
- Prior experience in planning with manufacturing unit or a related role is often required. With manufacturing FMCG sector.
- Expert handhold on Microsoft especially Excel.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and handle pressure.
- Adherence to timeline for set goals
PROFILE :
- Minimum 5-8 years of experience in production planning and development.
- A good understanding of manufacturing processes, inventory management systems, and production planning and supply chain principles.
- Knowledge of local market trends and regulations.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with various teams and stakeholders.
- English is must
Send your CV in PDF format and your cover letter to: recrutement@africafooddistribution.com
specifying the position you are applying for in the subject line by 7 September 2025 at the latest. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.