Central Planner

Position Title : Central Planner

Location: Madurai

Coats is a world leader in thread manufacturing and structural components for apparel and footwear, as well as an innovative pioneer in performance materials. These critical solutions are used to create a wide range of products, including ones that provide safety and protection for people, data and the environment.

Trusted by the world's leading companies to deliver crucial, innovative, and sustainable solutions, we provide value-adding products including apparel, footwear and speciality threads.

With a proud heritage dating back more than 250 years and a spirit of evolution to constantly stay ahead of changing market needs, we have operations across 50 countries with a workforce of over 17,000, serving our customers worldwide.

Role Purpose

• Plan Production in accordance with Coats Best Practice Scheduling Definition


• Ensure focus on WIP, Lead-time, Service and Stock Targets


• Deliver the plan

Principal Accountabilities and Key Activities

Data-

• Capacities, PP Data integrity, Calendars, APO Custom Tables.

Process-

• Follow monthly, weekly, daily processes required to achieve desired Scheduling Outcome, Including the following:


• Check scheduling output for data or process related errors/ Coordinate fixes


• Process Under and Over Supply Alerts: Tune process to reduce or remove repeating errors


• Inputs to S&OP: Stress points, repeating errors, needs, recommendations


• Monitor and fine-tune WIP, on-going attention to IHPT/ Routings/ Actual


• Deal with daily issues impacting scheduling including rationing of Grey thread, dyestuff shortages.


• Flag Priorities to the schedule without compromising the overall plan and service


• Associated Dyeing


• Exception Planning e.g. produce locally, Expeditors from Sales Desk


• Deliver the agreed Objectives of the Monthly S&OP


• Review Relevant Job Logs (1C, PPDS logs.)


• Rewinding of SLOBs to faster movers in times of low activity

People-

 Communicate with all relevant departments in relation to achieving production plan and Service Targets-

• Procurement (Grey and MUM to ensure availability)


• Manufacturing (FIFO, with expedition for redyes)


• Maintenance (Machine up time)


• Quality


• Within Supply Chain


• Global Master Data


• Sales (Manageable number of priorities)


• Colour Laboratory (on new recipe development)


• IT Support (Power User)

Reporting: All relevant reporting for function

Education, Qualifications and Experience

Essential

Strong statistical and mathematical knowledge.

Good communication skills (Superior in English).

Good Excel knowledge.

Good problem resolving skills

Good skill to observe the relation between different areas

Deep understanding of Supply Chain Best Practice

Desirable

University Degree

Relevant Supply Chain Qualification

At Coats Group, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and fostering a diverse and collaborative environment where every team member can thrive. If you are passionate about making an impact in the textile industry and eager to join a global leader with a rich heritage and a forward-thinking approach, we invite you to take the next step in your career with us.

Apply now to be part of our dynamic team and help shape the future of textiles.