Logistics Admin Officer (production planner)

Logistics Admin Officer (production planner)

The primary role of the production planner is responsible for the accuracy and timeliness of the production process. Duties include a specific focus on the materials and goods required in the production phase, ensuring the working space is properly maintained in order to have optimal performance.

• Coordinate production workflow for one or multiple products.
• Plan and prioritise operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay
• Monitor jobs to ensure the purchasing of raw materials needed to cover production demand on time and within budget
• Schedule shift according to production needs
• Address issues when they arise aiming for minimum disruption
• Prepare and submit status and performance reports
• Keep paperwork well organized
• Collaborate with quality control, warehouse and other staff
• Ensure Purchase Request are placed timely and raised in procurement system.
• Any other tasks/duties as assigned by superiors

Vendor Management:

• Work with suppliers for raw materials, components, and services.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors, negotiating terms and agreements to secure favorable terms.

Procurement Planning:

• Collaborate with production planners to forecast material requirements and ensure adequate stock levels.
• Coordinate production workflow for one or multiple products.
• Determine manpower, equipment and purchasing of raw materials needed to cover production demand
• Obtain output information (number of finished products, percentage of defectives etc.)

Order Processing:

• Generate purchase orders accurately and in a timely manner, considering production schedules and lead times.
• Track and monitor order status, addressing any delays or issues that may arise

Quality Assurance:

• Collaborate with quality control teams to ensure that purchased materials meet the required standards.
• Address and resolve quality issues with suppliers promptly.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of purchases, contracts, and negotiations.
• Work closely with Procurement team and ensure Purchase Request are placed timely and raised in procurement system
• Prepare and submit status and performance reports

Other duties:

• Keep paperwork well organised
• Collaborate with quality control, warehouse and other staff
• Any other tasks/duties as assigned by superiors