Production Planner at Kimberly-Clark

Kimberly-Clark - Is a fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) global corporation that has recently come into the West African market. Headquartered in Dallas. We lead the world in essentials for better life with well·known global family and personal care brands that are sold more than 150 countries with nearly 56,000employees worldwide. High calibre talents are required at senior management levels as the company establishes strong foot prints in Sub-Saharan Africa. The work environment is designed to foster personal and professional growth, reflecting a sense of community that nurtures innovation.

Kimberly- Clark is recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Production Planner

Requisition: PrdPlanLAGOS
Location: Lagos

Job Description

• To generate feasible supply plans that meet forecast demand for the short-term horizons for internal production, external procurement (imported & longer lead raw materials) and distribution, in accordance with Customer Service Levels, inventory and cost targets.

Main Responsibilities
Manages production planning for the nominated product groups/production assets within the sector :

• Weekly Plans.
• Optimizes production plans to best manage assets taking into account the demand forecast, distribution requirements, and asset constraints in order to meet customer service objectives.
• Executes Product / Packaging Rollovers, introductions and discontinuations in order best meet Business Division objectives.
• Executes plans and contract packing for the nominated product groups, including supplier long term forecast requirements and supply chain initiatives.
• Controls raw material and packaging supplies inventories in order to provide optimum customer service and meet working capital objectives. Manages day to day inventory issues, including communication and issue resolution between the interested parties.
• To manage and maintain data in SAP R3 and the APO/MRP planning systems in place.

Job Requirements

• Degree in business/supply chain
• 3 years planning experience in a manufacturing company
• Computer Literate with specific knowledge of SAP, Excel and APO/MRP systems.

Key Competencies:

• Time management
• Solve Problems
• Translate Information & Data
• Team synergy
• Provides leadership & Inspiration
• Manage Self Development
• Support Project Management Process
• Ensure production process understanding
• Development and Management of Production Plans
• Inventory Management
• SAP MM/ PP functionality
• Microsoft Excel
• Degree in business/supply chain
• 3 years planning experience in a manufacturing company
• Computer Literate with specific knowledge of SAP, Excel and APO/MRP systems.

Application Closing Date
30th December, 2013.

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online