Senior Planning Specialist

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain production and material planning schedules based on sales forecasts, demand patterns, and business requirements.
• Coordinate with Supply Chain team, Production, and Sales teams to ensure smooth execution of plans.
• Monitor production performance and adjust schedules to address bottlenecks, delays, or unexpected demand changes.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels of raw materials, packaging and finished goods to minimize shortages or excess stock.
• Generate reports and KPIs (capacity utilization, forecast accuracy, OTIF – On Time in Full, etc.) to track planning efficiency and identify improvement opportunities.
• Support S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) processes, providing accurate data and analysis for decision-making.
• Identify risks in the supply chain and develop contingency plans to maintain business continuity.
• Participate in continuous improvement projects to enhance planning processes, reduce costs, and improve customer service levels.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Supply Chain.
• Experience from 4- 6 years in planning.
• Proven experience in planning within FMCG sector (minimum 2 years).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and MS Excel.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.