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Production Planning Officer Jobs in Dammam, Eastern, Saudi Arabia at Saudi Paper Group
Title: Production Planning Officer
Company: Saudi Paper Group
Location: Dammam, Eastern, Saudi Arabia
Conduct and improve forecasting activities and methods to maintain effective material inventory levels.
Analyses pertinent data such sales history per SKU, sales office, sales channel to ensure accurate information in the preparation process of Forecast review(s).
Prepare, monitor and report inventory measures and performance indicators
Contribute to the development, maintain and improve updated Master Production Schedules (MPS) and weekly production schedules.
Work closely with Sales, Finished Goods Warehouse and Distribution functions abut sales orders, back orders, upcoming orders, stock transfer to ensure smooth supply of FG items to all sales orders and channels through smooth production continuity as per the production schedule and take necessary corrective action(s) when needed.
Work closely with production, purchasing, raw material warehouse and raw material planning functions to ensure smooth continuity of production based on issued production schedules.
Monitor the execution of production plan and resolve any potential issues in a timely fashion.
Escalate production problem, analyses root causes and suggest solutions.
Monitor Material levels and recommend liquidation plans for slow moving material and phasing in/out projects.
Minimize obsolete stock and ensure business is left with minimum liability.
Maintain documentation and procedures for production planning processes and systems to ensure that material needs, and requirements are effectively met.
Follow all relevant departmental policies, processes, standard operating procedures and instructions so that work is carried out in a controlled and consistent manner.
Contribute to the identification of opportunities for continuous improvement of section systems, processes and practices considering ‘international best practice’, improvement of business processes, cost reduction and productivity improvement.
Execute activities related to his/her function in safe and environmental friendly methods.
To perform any other duties assigned by his direct supervisor / manager