Production Planning and Procurement Officer
- Work in a friendly and supportive environment
- Well established & growing company
Our client is a manufacturer of quality Australian made clothing apparel. They are a family owned and operated business that was established 35 years ago and are one of the leading wholesalers in Australia. They have an enviable reputation for supplying quality clothing at sensible prices to schools, sports associations and the corporate sector.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to work in a friendly and supportive environment. You will be working in a well established and rapidly expanding company in a modern office environment. You will be joining an exciting company that is going places and offering job stability and growth.
Your primary responsibility will be to ensure all client deadlines are met whilst ensuring all work is scheduled in a manner which maximises productivity. You will have good computer skills, a sound understanding of basic statistics and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Your primary responsibilities will include:
- Input all orders into the production planning system and schedule all production activities in line with company procedures regarding lead times and batch sizes
- Liaise with all production departments including subcontract sewers to ensure all work is understood, planned and due dates are met.
- Monitor all production orders and report to management on any concerns which may prevent the achievement of due dates and quality expectations of the company
- Order all purchased parts, raw materials and consumables for all areas of the business
- Work with the General Manager Operations to improve the production planning process and assist with the development of new internal software which will enhance the total manufacturing activity
- Generate statistical reports on order quantities and lead times as received by the planning department
- Generate reports on all production departments performance to scheduled due dates
- Generate reports on department capacity and ongoing workload
- Manage all subcontract sewing activities including cutting and sewing of sublimated products, sewing of custom made products and all embroidery
- Analyse and appraise the effectiveness of production, methods, costs, and results.
- Work closely with sales representatives, graphic artists, sublimation and screen print operators and subcontract sewers
To be considered for this role you will have:
- Experience in a planning and procurement role.
- Sound knowledge of production processes, quality control and other techniques for maximising the effectiveness of manufacturing and distribution of goods
- Excellent organisational skills
- High level written and oral communication
- A sound understanding of basic statistics
- Good computer skills
Whilst not essential preference will be given to applicants with experience in the clothing or textile industry.
