PURPOSE AND MISSION OF THE JOB:

• Schedule and control the daily service and maintenance operations at the respective depot, so that they are on time in accordance with the Maintenance Schedule. This is a key support function for service and maintenance operations.

KEY NETWORK & LINKS:

INTERNAL:

• Manufacturing and testing Dept, Project Planning, industrialization , Supply Chain : Material management team, Quality, Logistic (warehouse & internal transport manager)

EXTERNAL

• Suppliers or logistic providers in case of JIT (Just in Time) call off

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• The Depot Maintenance Planner is in charge of launching, coordinating and controlling the progress of service orders according to the maintenance and repair schedule.
• The Depot Maintenance Planner makes the link between PPM (Project Planning Manager), Warehousing, Technical Team to ensure on time execution of operations.
• On a weekly basis, provide feedback to planning to update the maintenance schedule, regarding operational constraints
• On a daily basis, coordinate with logistic, Material planning and quality to allow the operations team to service as per the plan
• Defining and implementing improvement action plans for dysfunctions on components delivered as per depot need.
• Ensure a continuous flow of materials to depot
• Check plan orders readiness to ensure service orders can be launch on time and analyze exception messages of the MRP (Material Requirements Planning)
• Convert Planned Orders into service orders and launch them on time in applicable depot
• Follow-up daily on the progress of released Service Orders through close exchanges with the technical team and logistics.
• Ensure that priorities as planned in the Maintenance Schedule are clearly displayed and updated at shop floor level (visual management)
• Contribute to data accuracy check related to BOM (Bill Of Material)/Routings in collaboration with Industrialization.
• Alert the planning team/supply chain manager about issues impacting plan execution (missing parts, quality issues, operation stoppage, technical data)
• Manage the information workflow of service orders: job release and material consumption
• Provide material-feeding priorities visibility to the logistics team in order to secure service operations
• Contribute to ensure On time delivery of material
• Participate / represent Supply chain on production line 5’ meeting
• Follow-up subcontracted operations and ensure their execution on time in collaboration with logistics & production
• Respect EHS (Environment, Health & Safety) rules and involved in SOV (Safety Observation Visits)
• Performance measurements: Work Order launch & closure on time, Alignment to improved stock accuracy & stockholding practices.

MAJOR KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• MPS Accuracy (release and close work orders on time)
• Unit on time
• Quality and cost achievements versus target
• COGI
• TECO

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12
• Recognised National Diploma/ Degree in Supply chain management or any equivalent qualification  or
• Studying towards a qualification in Supply Chain, Logistics or similar field

KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE /BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• 3 – 5 years relevant experience.
• Experience in rail industry will be an added advantage
• Experience in production scheduling/sequencing or operational supply chain with relevant usage of ERP (ideally SAP) in a manufacturing environment
• Warehouse management module
• SAP (GSI) and Microsoft Office
• Dealing with Complexity & Deadline-Oriented
• Knowledgeable of industrial planning, logistics, inventory management, Material planning

TECHNICAL:

• Good knowledge of ERP System (SAP)
• Good knowledge of excel
• Good level of data analysis and reporting
• Basics on lean tools

BEHAVIORAL:

• Good Communication and collaborative skills
• Innovative, pro-active and positive
• Customer & goal oriented
• Sense of urgency
• Autonomous
• Excellent problem solving, critical thinking and communication skills
• Proactive and efficient responses to pressing issues and challenges
• Exemplary planning and time management skills
• Ability to multitask and prioritize daily workload
• Excellent organization & planning capabilities
• Discretion and Confidentiality
• Knowledge of communication tools
• Strong interpersonal skills