Production Planner – Trading Bay & HARVEST INDUSTRIES ZAMBIA LIMITED

Job Description

Job Summary:

The Production Planner plays a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation of the production process by supervising daily inventory counts, verifying material requisition data, and managing system entries for line-side warehouse operations to maintain alignment between system records and physical inventory.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inventory Oversight:
  • Supervise daily inventory counts in the workshop to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
  • Ensure that all inventory reports are completed on schedule and are accurate.
• Data Verification:
  • Verify the workshop’s material requisition data against inventory records to maintain data integrity.
  • Liaise with workshop personnel to resolve any discrepancies in material requisitions.
• System Management:
  • Manage the system for line-side warehouse operations, including the recording of inventory movements.
  • Ensure that system entries for incoming and outgoing materials are made promptly and accurately based on inventory reports.
• Consistency Assurance:
  • Guarantee that the system’s inventory records are consistent with the physical stock on a daily basis.
  • Conduct regular audits to identify and correct any discrepancies between system records and actual inventory.
• Reporting and Analysis:
  • Prepare and analyze inventory reports to inform production planning and decision-making.
  • Provide insights and recommendations based on inventory data to optimize production efficiency.
• Collaboration:
  • Collaborate with other departments such as procurement, logistics, and production to ensure seamless workflow and inventory management.
• Continuous Improvement:
  • Identify opportunities for process improvement in inventory management and implement changes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in production planning, inventory management, or a related role.
• Proficiency in inventory management systems and software.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve inventory discrepancies.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.