• Application Deadline:
• Position: Planning Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 3 - 5 years



• Location Lagos




• Job Field Manufacturing 
  
  

Brief Description

• Responsible for developing and managing the production schedule for all operations.


• Ensure that manufacturing activities are aligned with customer orders, inventory targets, and resource availability to meet delivery deadlines efficiently.


• Work cross-functionally with procurement, engineering, inventory, and operations teams to optimize production flow and maintain schedule adherence.

Duties

• Develop the production schedule detailing all tasks and when they should be completed to meet the predicted completion date.


• Monitor and adjust production plans to accommodate changes in demand, supply delays, or equipment availability.


• Create a better workflow that uses company resources more effectively.


• Liaise with Material Controller to ensure timely availability of parts and raw materials to minimize downtime and escalate critical shortages.


• Follow up to ensure assigned jobs align with the plan.


• Update and amend Bill of Materials (BOMs) in the ERP system (AX) based on design changes, substitutions, or corrective actions from engineering.


• Monitor production progress to ensure timely delivery. Identify delays and adjust schedules accordingly to meet deadlines.


• Evaluate current production processes and recommend improvements.


• Generate production reports.

Requirements

• Interested candidates should possess relevant qualifications with 3 - 5 years work experience.

Competencies:

• Strong understanding of manufacturing resource planning


• Experience in production and material planning


• Strong analytical skills


• Excellent oral and written communication skills


• Able to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines


• Strong reporting skills


• Highly enthusiastic with strong problem-solving skills


• Highly attentive to details


• Professional in MS. Office skills, Primavera, etc


• Strong ERP knowledge and experience