The Production Planning and Invetory Specialist shall Assist in creating a production plan that indicates the type of products needing to be produced and the timing thereof (calendar of what is produced when) * Analyse  information in production plans in respect of number of units, expected delivery time and types of vaccines needed * Determine the materials, consumables and inventory required to meet the production plan * Identify the material resources, capacity and equipment needed to execute the plans. * Support Stores, Production and EMU departments by monitoring of materials, consumables and inventory so that these do not fall below minimum stock levels. * Assist Stores, Production and EMU with the coordination of the procurement process to ensure availability of materials, consumables and inventory required for adherence to production plans * Liaise with the Supply Chain Department to evaluate quality of services and products provided * Ensure that information on the ERP system is maintained, accurate, up to date and available to support management decision making. * Conduct regular training needs assessments on ERP systems and develop plans to address training needs identified*  Assist in developing Standard Operating Procedures * Liaising and Supervision of Contractors where required * Adhere to all occupational safety, environment and health requirements  *  Participate in problem solving exercises to identify root causes and execute mitigation and elimination of root causes * Adhere to site safety, housekeeping and environmental requirements.