Production Planner

This is a full-time Production Planner role at a factory in Thika, Kenya, with the application deadline set for January 7, 2027. The position focuses on supply chain and production planning, requiring skills in demand forecasting, scheduling, and material resource management. The role is within the Supply Chain & Planning Department and reports to a Supply Chain Manager with no direct reports. Key responsibilities include developing production plans, managing MRP in SAP Business One, and optimizing factory resources to meet customer demands efficiently.⁠‌​​‌‌‌​​‌‌‌​​​​​​‌‌​‌​‌‌‌​​‌​‌‌​⁠

What it offers

The role involves developing production schedules, balancing capacity against demand, and coordinating material procurement to ensure efficient manufacturing operations. The position emphasizes labour, machinery, and resource optimization, with a focus on reducing changeovers and improving line efficiency. Coordination with procurement and supplier lead times is also critical.

Who can apply

Applicants should be based in Kenya, with a strong background in supply chain, production planning, or related fields. Experience with SAP Business One and production scheduling systems is highly preferred.

How to apply

The application process is not explicitly detailed in the provided text. However, the deadline is January 7, 2027 for submission.

Good to know

This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports. The position is based at the Thika Factory in Kenya and reports to the Supply Chain Manager.