PLANNING SPECIALIST @ TWYFORD TILE
Twyford Tile is seeking a professional Planning Specialist to join our manufacturing operations. This role is critical to maintaining efficient workflows within our tile factory environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing daily transshipment system operations and tracking domestic routes offline. This involves a high level of coordination and oversight to ensure that the supply chain remains uninterrupted and that all logistical data is recorded accurately for further analysis.
In addition to domestic duties, the Planning Specialist will handle overseas routes, including the preparation of essential documentation such as packing lists and commercial invoices. You will be tasked with monitoring transit times, identifying anomalies, and resolving issues through proactive communication with warehouse and transportation partners. This role requires a detail-oriented individual who can analyze performance reports and ensure that all orders reach their destination warehouses on time. Possible work locations include Dar es Salaam and the factory site in Chalinze.
In addition to domestic duties, the Planning Specialist will handle overseas routes, including the preparation of essential documentation such as packing lists and commercial invoices. You will be tasked with monitoring transit times, identifying anomalies, and resolving issues through proactive communication with warehouse and transportation partners. This role requires a detail-oriented individual who can analyze performance reports and ensure that all orders reach their destination warehouses on time. Possible work locations include Dar es Salaam and the factory site in Chalinze.
Key Requirements
Bachelor degree in Planning, Logistics and Supply chain management, Logistics and Procurement.
A minimum of two years of professional working experience as a Planning officer or specialist.
High level of competency in Microsoft Excel for data management and reporting.
Proven ability to operate and track transshipment systems for both domestic and overseas routes.
Experience in preparing shipping documentation, including packing lists and invoices.
Analytical skills to monitor transit times and identify reasons for timeliness anomalies.
Ability to prepare comprehensive transshipment anomaly and performance reports.
Strong coordination skills to work effectively with transportation and warehouse parties.
Proactive problem-solving abilities to resolve loading and transport vehicle delays.
Strong organizational skills to ensure orders arrive at destination warehouses on time.