6 Senior Professional - Planner

Description

Job Function: Planning

Job Family: Planner

Job Level: 6

Career Stream: Individual Contributor Career Stream

Job Title: Senior Professional – Planner

Position examples: 

• Senior Professional Milk Planner

• Senior Professional Milk Balance Planner

• Senior Professional Tactical Component Planner

• Senior Professional Component Planner

• Senior Professional Tactical Network Planner

• Senior Professional Operational Network Planner

• Senior Professional Site Scheduler

• Senior Professional Availability Planner

• Senior Professional Customer Demand Planner

• Senior Professional Category Demand Planner

Level definition

• Acts to deliver organization's policies and programs within a defined technical or functional area.

• Has advanced knowledge of operational procedures and tools.

• Exercises considerable discretion and independent judgment in problem solving.

• Seeks assistance to non-familiar and complex activities.

• May influence others within job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices

Key responsibilities

Depending on the area of focus, a Senior Professional Planner can have different key accountabilities, functional capabilities, interactions, KPIs, systems and tools, and 

competencies

• Leading the implementation of planning initiatives aligned with organizational goals.

• Utilizing advanced knowledge and expertise to optimize planning processes and outcomes.

• Analysing complex data sets and market trends to forecast demand and identify risks.

• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop integrated plans for resource allocation and planning optimization.

• Resolving daily planning issues by exercising independent judgment and seeking innovative solutions.

• Providing guidance and support to less-experienced team members.

• Engaging with stakeholders at various levels to communicate planning strategies and gain buy-in.

• Staying updated on emerging trends and industry standards impacting planning.

• Driving process improvements and implement new tools or technologies for enhanced efficiency.

Educational background/experience

• Extensive relevant work experience (10+ years) combined with vocational or technical education or combination of advanced theoretical knowledge (University Degree) 

and a few years of relevant practical experience (2-5 years ).

• They possess advanced knowledge of operational procedures and tools, allowing them to navigate complex planning challenges with considerable discretion and 

independent judgment.

Competencies