FMCG Production Planner – On-Site in Port Elizabeth

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Production Planner for our client, a leading FMCG manufacturer in Port Elizabeth. You will develop and maintain production schedules for all product lines, balancing demand, capacity, and inventory to meet forecasts.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in SCM/Industrial Engineering or Business Admin, at least three years in production planning, and strong ERP and Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in production planning or scheduling, preferably FMCG/manufacturing.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and planning software; strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules for all product lines, considering demand, capacity, and inventory levels.
• Collaborate with sales, procurement, and logistics to ensure material availability and on-time delivery.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to address deviations.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.
• Manage inventory levels of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods to optimize stockholding.
• Prepare regular reports on production performance, schedule adherence, and KPIs.
• Communicate production plan effectively to stakeholders.

Skills

Production planning

ERP software

Excel

Analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Industrial Engineering/Business Administration

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a detail-oriented Production Planner for our client, a leading FMCG manufacturer in Port Elizabeth. You will develop and maintain production schedules for all product lines, balancing demand, capacity, and inventory to meet forecasts.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in SCM/Industrial Engineering or Business Admin, at least three years in production planning, and strong ERP and Excel skills.