Production Planner

Joining a team of more than 11,000 people working across more than 60 countries, you will be part of an agile network of talented and ambitious people. In fact, we count on you to engage, connect and collaborate with colleagues all over the world. Seize the opportunity to learn, create and develop your potential with us.

To be successful in the role you must come from a production environment and have experience in manufacturing planning. You will have excellent time management skills, with a high sense of urgency and ability to effectively prioritise your work. You will have strong verbal and written communication skills, work well within a team and the ability to negotiate with internal and external stakeholders to facilitate a win-win situation for all parties concerned. A high-level understanding of ERP is essential.

Job Responsibilities:

- Provide support in the technical order desk tasks within the Repair & Return division.
- Ensure that production orders are scheduled while optimizing manufacturing efficiencies using agreed planning methodologies and tools.
- Ensure that ERP dashboard actions and exception reports are managed for manufactured and raw material parts while optimizing on-hand inventory and meeting service requirements.
- Resolving shortages of purchased materials and customer expedites that require escalation through the plant.
- Ensure that appropriate material, plant, method and other master data are maintained in the ERP and other systems as necessary.
- Investigate root cause analysis for schedule adherence failures for the plant and participate in improvement initiatives.
- Assist Supervisor and/or Operations Manager as required or directed.

What you bring:

- Must have at least 3 years of experience with ERP systems in a production planning environment using MRP.
- High standard of technical skills relevant to the role.
- A good understanding of basic project management methodologies.
- Well-developed relationship skills in a business environment.
- Ability to work in a team or individually on multiple concurrent projects.
- Ability to build strong internal and external relationships with strong customer service skills.
- Demonstrated ability to deliver in a fast paced, changing environment while maintaining high attention to detail.
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills in order to work with customers, contractors and other personnel on a daily basis.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experienced utilising ERP database systems i.e. Pronto, SAP or similar systems.

What we offer:

- Competitive remuneration package on offer.
- Flexible start & finish times available.
- Job security in a volatile market. Since 1882, FLSmidth have operated successfully within a global environment.
- Development and training within a respected global OEM company.
- Access to salary packaging options to allow you to maximise your after tax income.
- Employee Assistance Program for employees and immediate family.
- Purchased annual leave options.
- Access to a recognition and benefits platform.
- Involvement with community and charity initiatives.
- Annual flu vaccination.

No recruiters and unsolicited agency referrals please.