The role of a Planner and Scheduler requires a detailed knowledge of the operational planning requirements of the business. To be effective, a planner needs to understand how planning integrates with the whole supply chain and the impact that decisions they make will have.

After completing this skills programme the learner will be able to explain the planning hierarchy and the elements of long term, medium term and short term planning. The impact of the forecast on demand planning and the roll out of a production schedule are discussed in detail in this course.