Coordinate all planning activities, including finished goods, semi-products planning (cut filler, filters), and material planning (NTM - non-tobacco materials, leaf). Performing and optimizing short- and long-term factory plans related to the manufacturing processes. Capacity analysis preparation in terms of production sequence optimization. Dealing with the efficient NTM and FG stock at the factory warehouse.
As the Planning and Procurement Associate you will:
- Coordination of short-term planning - daily scheduling, production reports maintenance, planning data accuracy, and continuous support for the FG planners.
- Mid-term planning - monthly plan preparation, adjustments, and review, taking into consideration variable constraints and requirements.
- Long-term planning - strategic 3 years horizon APSP capacity analysis performance related to the following objectives:
- capacity overview
- machinery capabilities overview
- planned sourcing changes coordination
- Coordination of NTM and leaf requirements - short-term, mid-term, and long-term material planning for material planners, material requirements analysis, and inventory turnover analysis.
- Responsibility for all KPIs of the Planning Department: Inventory Turnover (quantity and value monthly overview), monthly report preparation, and presentation to the Factory Management. Continuous development and improvement of factors having a direct impact on materials management.
- SAP APO factory database maintenance, development, and dealing with data accuracy. Responsibility for the APO monthly performance overview by the Global KPIs - PIM: Planning Improvement Measurement.
- Responsible for the development and run of all JSOX controls in the respective planning areas.
- Ensure health and safety aspects at work and learn about potential hazards, know and maintain required control measures in order to keep the workplace healthy and safe.
- Ensure compliance with the JTI health and safety requirements associated with the work hazards, align with all applicable health and safety rules and procedures as well and collaboration on the continuous improvement process.
- Demonstrate safe behavior, report incidents and near misses to their supervisor, report identified unsafe conditions and behaviors to the supervisor, and carry out any measures to eliminate them.
Job Summary: Responsible for Supplier Quality Assurance, Quality Engineering, Inspection, Supplier development programs and resolving quality related concerns
Essential Job Duties:
• Work with Global Sourcing to ensure supplier performance is regularly reported and those appropriate and timely corrective actions are implemented.
• Aide Global Sourcing in the evaluation and qualification of new supplier, product following a defined new product part approval process.
• Participate on definition of product specifications, technical, quality & packaging requirement with Global Sourcing, Category Management, Engineering, & Supplier.
• Approve new products as a result from strategic sourcing activities by applying APQP and PPAP standards.
• Champion problem solving and root cause analysis activities with suppliers and customers to eliminate recurrence of non‐conformances
• Develop & implement Supplier development programs with short / long term goals.
• Perform supplier audits, shipment audits and maintain all quality records.
• Monitor, communicate and improve key supply chain KPI’s, including Supplier OTD (Past due) & Defect returns
• Liaison between customer service team and suppliers in resolving product, quality related queries
• Participates in special projects and performs additional duties as required
General Responsibilities
• Assures the company KPIs for lead time and on time performance are
tracking to achieve the company Rocks.
• Works with suppliers to oversee supplier held inventory to assure proper
levels of inventory are maintained at the suppliers.
• Works with suppliers to reduce lead time through effective inventory and
ordering tactics.
• Monitors the supplier system to assure it is effectively used by all identified
suppliers and works with the suppliers to assure timely and accurate posting
of data.
• Executes the 1A synchronized ordering program with targeted suppliers.
• Assures all ordering protocols are properly carried out.
• Achieves the goals for negotiated price savings from the suppliers identified
by PM and PD Check system to make sure all vendor updates (pricing, vendor
SkU) are updated in system
• Coordinating with PD & 1A Purchasing on vendor items/purchase
o Vendor part number, MOQ, specification, & price updates
• Oversee system accuracy to assure all vendor updates (pricing, vendor SkU)
are updated in the system
As the Spare Parts Associate, you will:
The incumbent is responsible for administering the factory's spare parts inventory and ordering process, ensuring spare parts are available to fulfill Maintenance Plans. Stock levels must be right-sized and aligned with the factory’s operational needs and business commitments. This role supports the deployment of key IWS elements, including Storeroom, MMIS, and MCM, to enable optimal maintenance performance, inventory control, and cost effectiveness.
Ensures full life-cycle management, from creation to disposal, of spare parts inside the company's ERP system based on business requirements
Checks and actively prevents duplicate or abnormal spare parts orders from suppliers due to incorrect requests
Maintains constant coordination with factory Maintenance Planner(s) and maintenance teams to ensure just-in-time delivery of spare parts according to the factory's maintenance plans.
Performs regular spare parts stock optimization activities and actively contributes to achieving the factory's yearly objectives for spare parts stock levels.
Coordinates with global and local functions to ensure that optimum spares delivery performance is achieved. In case of missed deliveries and/or spare parts quality issues, raises incidents to the respective local and global functions.
Ensures compliance with JTI management systems, adhering to department specifications and requirements.
Requirements:
University graduate / Bachelor's Degree holder, preferably Engineering major
At least 1 year of machine spare parts background role
Knowledgeable in warehouse management
Experience working with SAP is preferred
Proficient in Excel
Fluent in English (both oral and written)