Production Planner
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Mid-level Production Planner role based at a factory in Thika, Kenya, within the Supply Chain & Planning department of a Retail, Fashion & FMCG company. The role involves developing production schedules, running MRP in SAP Business One, and optimizing inventory while coordinating across Demand Planning, Procurement, Production, Quality, Warehouse, and Logistics.
- Mid-level role reporting to the Supply Chain Manager with 3 years' experience required.
- Bachelor's degree minimum qualification; English language required.
- Full-time position, 8 to 5 working hours, based at the Thika Factory.
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Mid-level Production Planner role based at a factory in Thika, Kenya, within the Supply Chain & Planning department of a Retail, Fashion & FMCG company. The role involves developing production schedules, running MRP in SAP Business One, and optimizing inventory while coordinating across Demand Planning, Procurement, Production, Quality, Warehouse, and Logistics.
- Mid-level role reporting to the Supply Chain Manager with 3 years' experience required.
- Bachelor's degree minimum qualification; English language required.
- Full-time position, 8 to 5 working hours, based at the Thika Factory.
- Hands-on use of SAP Business One for MRP and production scheduling.
- Applicants must be based in Thika, Kenya.
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Source salary availableThe source lists Competitive base salary (from KES 85,000/month) + high commissions;. Confirm the final pay, benefits, contract terms and allowances directly with the employer before accepting an offer.
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- Required3+ years of relevant experienceThe job post includes a minimum experience signal.
- RequiredEducation or certification mentioned in the postThe captured text mentions education, a diploma, certificate, or licence.
- PreferredPractical evidence in sales, retail, factoryThe tags and summary point to skills connected with this role.
- RequiredAvailability to work in ThikaThe vacancy is associated with this location.
- UnclearComfort with the Full Time contract termsConfirm hours, duration, probation and benefits at the original source.
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- Role specificCover letter or short employer message
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- Role specificAcademic or professional certificates
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- Place your strongest Production Planner evidence in the first half of your CV.
- In your cover letter or employer message, connect your experience to Kenya employer and the role in Thika.
- Add concrete examples related to sales, retail, factory, ideally with measurable outcomes or clear responsibilities.
- Follow the instructions from BrighterMonday Kenya; avoid sending documents to unofficial contacts or copied links.
- Confirm the deadline, interview location and employer contact before sharing personal documents.
- Prepare a polite question about pay, benefits and contract terms for later interview stages.
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- What experience makes you a strong fit for this Production Planner role in sales, retail?
- How have you handled responsibilities similar to those in this job post?
- Are you available to work in Thika under the listed contract or schedule?
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Job summary
The Production Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining short, medium, and long-term production plans to ensure customer demand is fulfilled while maximizing manufacturing efficiency, optimizing inventory levels, and minimizing production costs. The role serves as the key link between Demand Planning, Procurement, Production, Quality, Warehouse, and Logistics functions to ensure materials, resources, and production capacity are available to meet
business requirements
Min Qualification:
Bachelors
Experience Level:
Mid level
Experience Length:
3 years
Language Requirement:
English
Working Hours:
Full Time - 8 to 5
Applicant Location:
Thika, Kenya
Job descriptions & requirements
Department: Supply Chain & Planning
Location: Thika Factory, Kenya
Reports To: Supply Chain Manager
Direct Reports: None (Individual Contributor)
Key Responsibilities
- 1. Production Planning & Scheduling
- • Develop weekly and monthly production plans based on demand forecasts, sales orders, inventory levels, and capacity constraints.
- • Create and maintain detailed production schedules by product category and production line.
- • Balance production capacity against customer demand requirements.
- • Monitor production order progress and adjust schedules as required.
- • Ensure efficient utilization of labour, machinery, utilities, and factory resources.
- • Prioritize production based on customer requirements and business objectives.
- • Coordinate production sequencing to reduce changeovers and improve line efficiency.
- 2. Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
- • Run MRP within SAP Business One.
- • Convert production plans into raw material, packaging, and consumable requirements.
- • Ensure production materials are available to meet manufacturing schedules.
- • Coordinate closely with Procurement regarding purchase requirements and supplier lead times.
- • Monitor shortages and proactively escalate risks that may impact production.
- 3. Inventory Optimization
- • Maintain optimum levels of:
- o Raw materials
- o Packaging materials
- o Work-in-progress inventory
- o Finished goods inventory
- • Develop production plans that minimize:
- o Excess inventory
- o Obsolescence
- o Product expiry risks
- o Stock-outs
- • Review inventory ageing and recommend corrective actions
- 4. Capacity & Resource Planning
- • Analyse:
- o Machine capacities
- o Labour availability
- o Maintenance schedules
- o Production constraints
- • Develop capacity plans to support business growth.
- • Identify bottlenecks and recommend solutions.
- • Support capital expenditure planning by providing production capacity analyses.
- 5. Demand & Supply Alignment
- • Participate in monthly S&OP meetings.
- • Review forecast changes and translate them into production requirements.
- • Conduct supply-demand gap analysis.
- • Recommend strategies to mitigate supply shortages or excess inventory.
- • Support new product launches and promotional planning.
- 6. Production Monitoring & Control
- • Track daily production performance against plan.
- • Investigate deviations and identify root causes.
- • Recommend corrective actions to improve plan adherence.
- • Monitor manufacturing KPI trends.
- • Ensure production orders are closed accurately and timely within SAP.
- 7. Cross Functional Coordination
- Work closely with:
- Sales & Commercial Team
- • Demand forecasts
- • Promotions
- Procurement
- • Material availability
- • Supplier lead times
- • Procurement priorities
- Production
- • Daily schedules
- • Capacity utilization
- • Production challenges
- Quality Assurance
- • Product release schedules
- • Non-conformance impacts
- Warehouse & Logistics
- • Finished goods availability
- • Dispatch planning
- 8. Reporting & Analytics
- Prepare and publish:
- • Daily Production Planning Report
- • Weekly Capacity Utilization Report
- • Monthly Inventory Planning Report
- • Forecast Accuracy Analysis
- • Production Variance Report
- • Material Shortage Report
- • S&OP Planning Pack
- Develop dashboards in Excel, Power BI, or SAP.
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Production Plan Adherence ≥95%
- OTIF Production Orders ≥95%
- Forecast Consumption Accuracy ≥85%
- Material Availability ≥98%
- Production Schedule Stability ≥90%
- Inventory Days Cover Within Target
- Inventory Write-Offs Minimized
- Stock-Out Occurrences <2 per month
- Capacity Utilization >85%
- SAP Transaction Accuracy ≥99%
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in:
- APICS CPIM
- APICS CSCP
- CIPS
- Six Sigma Green Belt
- Lean Manufacturing Certification
Experience
- 3-5 years for Production Planner level.
- FMCG manufacturing experience is essential.
- Experience planning:
- Strong SAP Business One or ERP planning experience.
- Experience with MRP, inventory management, and production scheduling.
Knowledge and Skills
- Production Planning
- MRP Management
- Capacity Planning
- Inventory Management
- Supply Planning
- Forecast Interpretation
- SAP Business One
- Advanced Excel
- Power BI Reporting
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Planning & Organizing
- Problem Solving
- Communication Skills
- Decision Making
- Stakeholder Management
- Continuous Improvement Mindset