PRODUCTION PLANNER – Douala
BEETLE HERITAGE HOLDING SA/CA
Douala, Littoral, Cameroon
·20 Sep. 2025
·Unspecified
·Industrial
·Responsible production
- Creating Production Schedules weekly, monthly, yearly.
- Develop and manage production schedules, considering factors like demand forecasts, material availability, and resource capacity.
- Analysing data and forecasting trends to make planning decisions.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure vendor alignment with business needs.
- They monitor and manage inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods to prevent shortages or excess stock.
- Production planners work closely with various teams, including sales, procurement, engineering, and logistics, to ensure smooth production flow and timely delivery of products.
- They track production progress against schedules, identify and resolve production bottlenecks, and analyze production delays to improve efficiency and minimize disruptions.
- Production planners ensure that the manufacturing processes adhere to quality standards and that the final products meet the required specifications.
- They help in developing cost estimates for production and work to optimize resource utilization to minimize production costs.
- A good understanding of manufacturing processes, inventory management systems, and production planning software is often required.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Negotiation and conflict resolution skills
- Analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information
- Inventory Management
- Production Monitoring and Optimization
- Prior experience in production planning or a related role is often required. With manufacturing FMCG sector.
- Expert handhold on Microsoft especially Excel.
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and handle pressure.
- Adherence to timeline for set goals
- Minimum 5-8 years of experience in production planning and development.
- A good understanding of manufacturing processes, inventory management systems, and production planning and supply chain principles.
- Knowledge of local market trends and regulations.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with various teams and stakeholders.
- English is must
» Years of work experience: Between 5 years and 8 years
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