Hybrid Production Planner: Optimize Scheduling & Inventory

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health benefits

Professional growth

Collaborative team

Bonus potential

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng (North West, South Africa) seeks an organized Production Planner to optimize schedules, manage inventory, and ensure smooth material flow to meet demand. The role blends remote and on-site work to support manufacturing operations.

You will collaborate with production, procurement and sales, forecast needs, and use ERP systems and planning software to keep production on track and costs down. A degree in SCM or Industrial Engineering is required, plus 3 years' experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM, Industrial Engineering, Business or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in production planning or supply chain coordination.
• Proficiency with production planning software, ERP systems and MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules to meet orders and targets.
• Analyze forecasts and coordinate with procurement for materials.
• Monitor progress and adjust schedules for changes or disruptions.
• Manage inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods.
• Collaborate with sales and operations to align production plans.
• Use ERP and planning software for reporting and scheduling.

Skills

MS Excel

ERP software

Production planning

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business

Tools

Production planning software

MS Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Placements24 in Mahikeng (North West, South Africa) seeks an organized Production Planner to optimize schedules, manage inventory, and ensure smooth material flow to meet demand. The role blends remote and on-site work to support manufacturing operations.

You will collaborate with production, procurement and sales, forecast needs, and use ERP systems and planning software to keep production on track and costs down. A degree in SCM or Industrial Engineering is required, plus 3 years' experience.