Remote Production Planner

Placements24; Canterbury; Hybrid; NZD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development resources

Remote collaboration culture

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized, analytical Remote Production Planner to optimize manufacturing schedules from anywhere. You will create, manage, and optimize production plans to ensure efficient resource use and timely delivery while coordinating with sales, procurement, and operations in a virtual setting.

The role emphasizes strong analytical and forecasting skills, experience with ERP and planning software, and excellent communication for remote collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in production planning, scheduling, or inventory management.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and specialized production planning software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and forecasting skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities for remote work.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for virtual collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts, inventory levels, and resource availability.
• Collaborate with sales and procurement teams to ensure raw material availability and manage lead times.
• Monitor production progress, identify bottlenecks, and adjust schedules as needed.
• Utilize production planning software and ERP systems to optimize schedules and track performance.
• Analyze production data to forecast future needs and identify efficiency opportunities.
• Communicate production plans and updates clearly to all internal stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Forecasting skills

Remote collaboration

Communication

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP systems

Production planning software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and analytical Remote Production Planner to optimize manufacturing schedules from anywhere. In this fully remote role, you will be responsible for creating, managing, and optimizing production plans to ensure efficient resource utilization and timely delivery of products. You will work closely with various departments, including sales, procurement, and operations, to forecast demand and align production schedules accordingly. This position requires strong analytical skills, proficiency in planning software, and excellent communication to coordinate effectively in a virtual setting, ensuring smooth production flow.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts, inventory levels, and resource availability.
• Collaborate with sales and procurement teams to ensure raw material availability and manage lead times.
• Monitor production progress, identify potential bottlenecks, and implement adjustments to schedules as needed.
• Utilize production planning software and ERP systems to optimize schedules and track performance.
• Analyze production data to forecast future needs and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Communicate production plans and updates clearly to all relevant internal stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in production planning, scheduling, or inventory management.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and specialized production planning software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and forecasting skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities for remote work.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for virtual collaboration.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Fully remote work opportunity, providing significant flexibility.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Access to professional development resources and training.
• Be part of a forward-thinking company that embraces remote collaboration.