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Production Scheduler & Material Planner Job Nestlé, Nairobi, Kenya
Nestlé
Nairobi 🇰🇪 Kenya
Posted 11 days ago (25 Aug 2026) Updated 11 days ago
Job Description
The Production Scheduler and Material Planner will coordinate manufacturing schedules and ensure the timely availability of raw materials. Working closely with production teams, they will develop detailed production plans, monitor inventory levels, and adjust schedules to meet demand. The role also involves analyzing forecast data and optimizing material flow to improve efficiency.
Qualifications & Requirements
- • Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
- • Minimum 2 years of experience in production scheduling or material planning
- • Proficiency with ERP/MRP software and advanced Excel skills
- • Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
- • Excellent communication and teamwork skills
Required Skills
Responsibilities
- • Develop detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts and capacity constraints
- • Coordinate material requirements and ensure timely delivery of raw materials to the shop floor
- • Monitor inventory levels and adjust plans to minimize shortages or excess stock
- • Collaborate with manufacturing, procurement, and logistics teams to align production activities
- • Use ERP/MRP systems to track progress and generate production reports
- • Identify bottlenecks and propose process improvements to enhance efficiency