FMCG Production Planner — Optimize S&OP & Schedules

Placements24; George; On-site; ZAR 279,000 - 469,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement fund

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Production Planner for our FMCG client in Mahikeng, North West. You will develop and optimize production schedules, coordinate with sales, procurement, and production teams, and monitor plan adherence to maximize efficiency and minimize waste.

You will manage inventory, analyze data, and drive improvements in planning processes while ensuring timely delivery of materials and maintaining KPI reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of production planning or scheduling experience in manufacturing, FMCG preferred.
• Experience with ERP and production planning software (SAP, Oracle).
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on demand forecasts and inventory levels.
• Coordinate with sales, procurement, and production teams to ensure timely availability of materials and resources.
• Monitor production progress against the plan, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions.
• Manage work-in-progress inventory and ensure smooth flow of materials through the production process.
• Optimize production schedules to maximize efficiency, minimize changeovers, and reduce waste.
• Maintain accurate production data and generate reports on plan adherence, output, and KPIs.
• Collaborate with procurement to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and packaging.
• Participate in demand forecasting and S&OP meetings.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements related to planning and scheduling.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a diligent Production Planner for our FMCG client in Mahikeng, North West. You will develop and optimize production schedules, coordinate with sales, procurement, and production teams, and monitor plan adherence to maximize efficiency and minimize waste.

You will manage inventory, analyze data, and drive improvements in planning processes while ensuring timely delivery of materials and maintaining KPI reporting.