Production Planner

Amka Products (Pty) Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in South Africa is hiring a Production Planner with expertise in ERP (SAP), MRP, and Excel. The role involves optimizing production schedules, ensuring material availability, and collaborating on supply chain efficiency. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of FMCG experience and strong problem-solving skills, with an emphasis on continuous improvement methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in FMCG manufacturing.
• Expert in ERP (SAP), MRP & Excel / Power BI.
• Strong planning, sequencing & problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and optimize daily, weekly & monthly production plans.
• Run MRP to ensure timely material availability.
• Align forecasts with capacity and inventory goals.
• Collaborate across sales, procurement & logistics.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean & Six Sigma.

Skills

FMCG manufacturing expertise

ERP (SAP)

MRP

Excel

Power BI

Strong planning

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

We're Hiring :

Production Planner – FMCG Expert in ERP (SAP), MRP & Excel

Join our fast-paced team and drive production excellence. We're looking for a skilled planner to create smart schedules, balance demand and inventory, and keep our supply chain running smoothly.

What You'll Do

• Build and optimize daily, weekly & monthly production plans
• Run MRP to ensure timely material availability
• Align forecasts with capacity and inventory goals
• Collaborate across sales, procurement & logistics
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean & Six Sigma

What You Bring

• 5+ years in FMCG manufacturing
• Expert in ERP (SAP), MRP & Excel / Power BI
• Strong planning, sequencing & problem‑solving skills
• Calm under pressure with sharp communication
• Ready to make an impact?

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