Hybrid Production Planner: Optimize Schedules & Inventory

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 560,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career development opportunities

Competitive salary and benefits

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Production Planner to optimize scheduling and resource allocation at a manufacturing facility in Polokwane. This role focuses on balancing production demands with available resources, coordinating across departments, and driving efficiency to minimize costs.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a related field with at least 3 years of planning experience and proficiency in MRP/ERP systems; strong forecasting and communication skills are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of production planning or scheduling experience.
• Experience with demand forecasting techniques is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop detailed production schedules based on customer orders, demand forecasts, and resource availability.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to accommodate changes or unexpected issues.
• Coordinate with procurement, production, and shipping departments to ensure timely availability of materials and smooth workflow.
• Manage inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods to support production needs and minimize carrying costs.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, forecast future needs, and recommend process improvements.
• Communicate production status, potential delays, and resolution plans to relevant stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical skills

Forecasting abilities

Planning excellence

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management or related field

Tools

MRP systems

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Production Planner to optimize scheduling and resource allocation at a manufacturing facility in Polokwane. This role focuses on balancing production demands with available resources, coordinating across departments, and driving efficiency to minimize costs.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in a related field with at least 3 years of planning experience and proficiency in MRP/ERP systems; strong forecasting and communication skills are essential for success.