Job Description

Company:

Nestle

Location:

Estcourt

Qualification:

Degree or Diploma in Logistics or Supply Chain management

Experience:

Min 3 years' experience in planning and/or MRP

Closing date:

18September 2025

Position Summary

With a history spanning over 150 years, Nestle didn't become the world's leading food and beverages brand by chance. Perfection is at the heart of what we do, and our people are always looking for the next big idea to cement our status. We are now looking for a DSP Planner to be based in Estcourt Factory.

In this role you will be responsible for establishing a detailed production schedule according to the MPS Plan, prepared by the MPS planner. Monitor execution of the DPS plan and report back to all planning and manufacturing partners on its status. Plan the DPS time bucket in a sequenced, capacity constrained and executable schedule.

A day in the life of a DSP Planner:

Create a DPS Plan

Create a feasible production plan within DPS horizon (4 weeks rolling) considering capacity, labour and materials constraints Optimize production plan by adhering to sequencing parameters Gain consensus with Supply Planner on SKU prioritization Housekeeping of past-due process orders impacting DPS horizon Create and maintain process orders to meet DPS plan. Drive the Daily and Weekly Production Plan Reviews and get sign-off from planning partners Ensure correct planning parameters always reflect in SAP to ensure accurate MRP and MSA snapshot Publish BW MSA with reason codes report on a weekly basis / Put action in place to close gaps causing MSA misses Run housekeeping reports

Exception Management

Maintain DPS master data in APO Identify any exceptions in actual production compared to the planned production and adjust plans in the best possible way to ensure delivery as close as possible to the agreed plan. Monitor Raw and Pack material daily availability (quantity and in quality inspection) to ensure supply to production Accommodate capacity requirements for trial runs Align with supply planner on maintenance of planned shutdowns in capacity profiles Monitor materials phase-in and phase-in with MRP planner Manage blocked finished goods process to ensure quick resolution of exceptions Participate / contribute in Daily and Weekly NCE meetings Manage an effective Weekly Production Review

What will make you successful?

Degree or Diploma in Logistics or Supply Chain management Min 3 years' experience in planning and/or MRP Excellent Numeracy skills Experience in SAP MRP, planning and warehouse modules Understanding of measures and KPI's * Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications