FMCG Production Planner — Schedule, Forecast & Optimize

Pronto Labour Team (Pty) Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in Durban is seeking a Junior Production Planner with a minimum of 3 years' experience in the FMCG sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing production schedules, monitoring inventory levels, and optimizing production processes. A qualification in Supply Chain Management or Logistics is essential. Candidates must have a clean criminal record. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic supply chain environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' FMCG industry experience within supply chain environment.
• Knowledge of MRP principles.

Responsibilities

• Developing production schedules and coordinating production workflow.
• Collaborating with teams to ensure production deadlines are met.
• Monitoring inventory levels and forecasting production needs.
• Identifying and addressing potential production issues.
• Optimizing production processes to improve efficiency.

Skills

FMCG industry experience

Cost reduction

Efficiency improvement

Education

Qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics

Job description

A leading recruitment firm in Durban is seeking a Junior Production Planner with a minimum of 3 years' experience in the FMCG sector. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing production schedules, monitoring inventory levels, and optimizing production processes. A qualification in Supply Chain Management or Logistics is essential. Candidates must have a clean criminal record. This position offers an opportunity to work in a dynamic supply chain environment.