Material & Production Planner | Jobs in Egypt by Nestle Middle East

Position Summary

Provides detailed schedules for production equipment within an established master schedule and ensures availabilities of raw & packaging materials. Requires a knowledge of machine capacities, equipment and processes in the assigned area.

A day in the life of

– Applies SHE standards in using plant/machinery/materials. Reports any unsafe conditions/behaviors or SHE incidents.

– Evaluates production capacities and establishes the production program for each section accordingly.

– Recommends production schedules, changeovers, shift requirements and flexibility to the various production centers.

– Provides assistance to the operational section to unforeseen production changes with packaging and raw materials.

– Plans ahead for 2 weekly production plans on system (FP and SF) to have accurate requirements of raw and packaging materials according to sales forecast.

– Assures that raw and packaging materials are liberated and available in a timely manner for production plan.

– Monitors the materials in the QA dept. to make sure that all R&P materials are released on time.

– Participates in the daily operational review (DOR) to monitor daily performance and take any necessary action to adjust the weekly plan.

– Advice the Factory Manager for any delay in the production plan implementation.

What will make you successful

– Bachelor’s degree in any relevant field

– 0-3 years of experience in Supply Chain

– Basic understanding of food and processing

– Good knowledge of SAP system

– Strong knowledge of warehousing principles

Nestle with headquarters in Vevey, Switzerland was founded in 1866 by Henri Nestle and is today the world’s biggest food and beverage company. Sales for 2006 were CHF 98.5 bn, with a net profit of CHF 9 bn. We employ around 265,000 people and have factories or operations in almost every country in the world.

The Company’s strategy is guided by several fundamental principles. Nestle’s existing products grow through innovation and renovation while maintaining a balance in geographic activities and product lines. Long-term potential is never sacrificed for short-term performance. The Company’s priority is to bring the best and most relevant products to people, wherever they are, whatever their needs, throughout their lives.