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1. Preparation of the weekly production schedule in line with sales, operations and inventory planning (SiOP) supply plan requirements
2. Ensure all production orders reflect accurate production dates.
3. Management of inventory for a chemical portfolio.
4. Running, reporting and assessing key performance indicators (critical metrics) for the chemical portfolio.
5. Master data management (MDM) across 3 independent systems.
6. Support in root cause analysis (RCA) and root cause countermeasure (RCCM) for any critical metrics that do not achieve target
7. Collaboration with operations departments to optimise production performance
8. Active participation in collaborative planning, forecasting and replenishment (CPFR) calls with customer service and commercial teams to ensure customers have the latest information about their sales orders.
9. Provide planning / purchasing cover during team absence.
10. Other duties as appropriate
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
11. Bachelors degree / equivalent combination of education & experience
12. Proficient in MS Office especially Advanced Excel.
13. Meticulous with excellent analytical and mathematical skills.
14. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
15. Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
16. Experienced with a MRP system preferred.
17. Critical-thinking skills.