Senior Industrial Planning Specialist

Placements24; Riverton (UT); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Medical benefits

Retirement plan

Professional growth

Hybrid role

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Industrial Planning Specialist to join our client near Upington, Northern Cape. The role focuses on developing and optimizing production plans, allocating resources, and improving workflows to boost efficiency and cut costs.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, leverage advanced planning tools, and mentor junior staff in a hybrid setup that balances remote planning with on-site engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or related field.
• 6+ years of experience in industrial planning, operations analysis, or supply chain planning, preferably in mining.
• Proven expertise in production planning, capacity planning, and resource optimization.
• Experience with SAP APO or Oracle SCM Cloud and data analysis tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across diverse teams.
• Hybrid work model with on-site engagement in Upington area.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and refine long-term and short-term production and operational plans.
• Optimize resource allocation, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to meet production targets.
• Utilize advanced planning software and industrial engineering techniques to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas for process improvement.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless integration of planning activities.
• Develop and maintain KPIs for planning accuracy, resource utilization, and operational efficiency.
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments for new operational initiatives and capital projects.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on planning activities, performance, and recommendations for senior management.
• Mentor junior planning staff and foster a culture of continuous improvement in planning processes.
• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and operational standards in all planning activities.

Skills

Production planning

Capacity planning

Data analytics

Lean principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP APO

Oracle SCM Cloud

Data analysis tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a significant player in the mining services sector, is seeking a Senior Industrial Planning Specialist for their operations near Upington, Northern Cape . This role is pivotal in developing and optimizing production plans, resource allocation, and operational workflows to enhance efficiency and cost-effectiveness. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in industrial engineering, supply chain planning, and data analytics, with a proven ability to manage complex planning cycles. You will collaborate with various operational teams, utilizing advanced planning tools and methodologies to drive strategic improvements. This hybrid position offers flexibility while ensuring critical engagement with our on-site operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and refine long-term and short-term production and operational plans.
• Optimize resource allocation, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to meet production targets.
• Utilize advanced planning software and industrial engineering techniques to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Analyze operational data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas for process improvement.
• Collaborate with operations, maintenance, and supply chain teams to ensure seamless integration of planning activities.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) for planning accuracy, resource utilization, and operational efficiency.
• Conduct feasibility studies and risk assessments for new operational initiatives and capital projects.
• Prepare detailed reports and presentations on planning activities, performance, and recommendations for senior management.
• Mentor junior planning staff and foster a culture of continuous improvement in planning processes.
• Ensure adherence to safety, environmental, and operational standards in all planning activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in industrial planning, operations analysis, or supply chain planning, preferable within a heavy industry or mining environment.
• Proven expertise in production planning, capacity planning, and resource optimization.
• Proficiency with advanced planning software (e.g., SAP APO, Oracle SCM Cloud, or similar) and data analysis tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse teams.
• Experience working in a hybrid model, balancing remote planning activities with on-site operational engagement in the Upington, Northern Cape area.
• Ability to manage complex projects and meet tight deadlines.
• Knowledge of Lean principles and their application in planning is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of the mining or related industrial sector is a plus.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary package, comprehensive medical and retirement benefits, and performance-based incentives.
• Opportunities for professional growth and further specialization in advanced planning techniques are available.
• This hybrid role provides flexibility while maintaining crucial links to our operations near Upington, Northern Cape .
• We offer a challenging yet rewarding work environment with excellent prospects for career advancement within a key industrial sector.