Planning Assistant
Current• Collaborated closely with the sales team to gather customer order forecasts and plan production schedules for distillation processes, ensuring timely fulfilment of outbound orders.• Analysed and managed production schedules, coordinating with the production and transport teams to optimize order fulfilment and minimize delays.• Ensured the availability of critical raw materials such as botanicals and ethanol, raising purchase orders and requisitions within the ERP system to avoid… Show more • Collaborated closely with the sales team to gather customer order forecasts and plan production schedules for distillation processes, ensuring timely fulfilment of outbound orders.• Analysed and managed production schedules, coordinating with the production and transport teams to optimize order fulfilment and minimize delays.• Ensured the availability of critical raw materials such as botanicals and ethanol, raising purchase orders and requisitions within the ERP system to avoid shortages.• Created and maintained detailed forecasting spreadsheets in Excel to predict annual botanical inventory needs, contributing to improved stock management.• Monitored stock levels, established reorder points, and implemented proactive strategies to prevent stockouts and overstock situations.• Played an active role in new product development projects, working with suppliers to request quotes, manage the supplier approval process, and build strong supplier relationships.• Coordinated export sample orders, including handling IATA paperwork and ensuring compliance with packaging requirements for international shipments.• Maintained accurate records of stock movements and transactions through ERP systems, ensuring data integrity and inventory accuracy. Show less