- Developing the master production schedule (MPS), aligning output with demand forecasts, capacity plans, and strategic goals
- Conducting resource and capacity planning to optimize utilization, reduce bottlenecks, and improve lead times
- Collaborating cross-functionally with procurement, supply chain, and operations to ensure schedule feasibility and operational continuity, balancing short-term execution vs long term planning
- Spearheading the integrated SIOP process, aligning demand planning, inventory management, and production scheduling with business objectives
- Analysing forecast models to provide clear visibility into demand and supply constraints, enabling informed, data-driven decisions
- Partnering with procurement and production to ensure timely material availability while maintaining optimal inventory levels
- Monitoring material flow, inventory, and supplier performance, implementing data-driven planning strategies to reduce shortages, excess stock, and waste
- Optimising MRP/ERP systems to automate production planning, improve scheduling accuracy, and ensure data integrity across BOMs, routings, and lead times
- Utilising Excel for reporting, analysis, and strategic decision-making support
- Tracking KPIs such as OTIF, lead times, and production efficiency to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities
- Implementing data-driven solutions that mitigate risk, enhance agility, and reduce operational costs
- Possess a minimum of 7+ years of experience within a FMCG or manufacturing environment
- Ideally, a degree in either Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management or a related field
- Proven experience in areas such as Master Scheduling, Capacity or Production Planning
- Expert knowledge in SIOP, alongside inventory management and demand planning
- Excellent working knowledge of ERP or MRP systems
- Additional IT skills including Microsoft Office, especially in Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables and data modelling
- Good problem solving and data analysis skills