Planning Executive / Officer

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Snr. Planning & Procurement Executive to join our Planning Department in the Print and Pack industry. As a Planning Executive, you will play a crucial role in coordinating and implementing effective production plans to meet client demands and optimize operational efficiency. The ideal candidate should have a strong educational background, possess excellent analytical skills, and have a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in planning or a related field.

Snr. Planning & Procurement Executive

1- Key Responsibilities:

Planning Process:

• Update the Planning Report daily, incorporating information from the Sales Order sheet and production report.
• Generate Purchase Requisitions for all raw materials.
• Provide daily production reports to the Production Department.
• Follow up with the Production Department to ensure timely job completion
• Coordinate with the Production and Dispatch Departments to track the status of ongoing jobs and meet deadlines, especially for urgent jobs.
• Respond promptly to queries from the Marketing Department via email, ensuring timely and effective communication.
• Maintain a check and balance on both running and dead inventory to prevent dead stock issues.
• Coordinate consistently with the Marketing Department to optimize the utilization of dead stock.

Procurement Process:

• Oversee the complete procurement process for the following categories of raw material:
• Films
• Complete Packing Material
• Chemicals and Solvents
• Inks
• Glue
• Coordinate with the outdoor purchase officer for the timely procurement of local items and monthly consumables.
• Collaborate with various departments for purchase requisitions.
• Float Request for Information (RFI) and upload quotations on SAP for quotation comparison.
• Negotiate payment, credit, and other procurement terms with suppliers to procure materials in the company's favor.
• Create and email purchase orders to suppliers, and regularly follow up for timely deliveries to meet urgencies.
• Reconcile backlogs with suppliers.
• Coordinate with the accounts department for supplier account reconciliation and ensure timely payment clearance.
• Follow up with suppliers for the timely submission of Sales Tax Invoices.
• Source new suppliers.
• All other tasks assigned by Management.

2- Required Skills & Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, business administration, or related fields.
• Demonstrated experience in planning and procurement roles.
• In-depth knowledge of inventory management and supply chain operations.
• Proficiency in SAP systems.
• Strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Capacity to handle tight deadlines and work under pressure.
• Excellent analytical and strategic thinking abilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Karachi: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• planning: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person