Head of Planning & Logistics

Prepare weekly and daily production plans (rolling plans) based on order book RM availability line capacity and delivery commitments. Ensure plans are communicated to all departments.
Sequence coils through the process chain: pickling rolling annealing skin pass finishing (slitting/CTL). Optimise sequence to minimise changeovers annealing batch inefficiency and WIP buildup.
Manage RM scheduling: coordinate with procurement on HR coil delivery schedules verify RM specifications against order requirements and maintain RM receipt records with weight and quality verification.
Own dispatch planning: prepare daily/weekly dispatch plans based on FG readiness customer priorities vehicle availability and logistics capacity. Ensure dispatch plan adherence.
Monitor and control inventory levels: RM WIP (at each process stage) and FG. Report inventory days and ageing weekly. Flag slow-moving or excess inventory for resolution.
Maintain coil traceability: ensure each coil is tracked through every process stage with unique identification (coil number heat number grade dimensions). ERP data entry discipline is critical.
Coordinate with sales/commercial for order confirmations delivery date commitments and any changes in customer requirements. Serve as the plant-side interface for customer delivery queries.
Manage warehouse and yard operations: systematic storage of RM WIP and FG coils/sheets. Ensure FIFO discipline damage prevention and easy retrieval for dispatch.
Own logistics coordination: vehicle planning transporter management freight cost monitoring and in-transit tracking. Optimise vehicle utilisation and reduce logistics cost per tonne.
Resolve production bottlenecks: when plan deviations occur (breakdowns quality holds RM delays) quickly re-plan and communicate revised schedules to all stakeholders.
Ensure ERP accuracy: all planning scheduling inventory and dispatch data must be entered accurately and in real time. Coordinate with IT/ERP team to resolve system issues.

Drive RM-to-FG conversion cycle time reduction: track the average time from RM receipt to FG dispatch identify delay points and implement improvements.
Prepare MIS and reports: daily production report weekly dispatch plan vs actual inventory position order book status customer delivery adherence report and WIP ageing report.
Coordinate with stores and procurement for consumable availability (packaging material strapping edge protectors) to avoid dispatch delays.
Support new product/customer onboarding: ensure planning systems accommodate new grades dimensions or special processing requirements.