Production Planner

HENSOLDT AG; Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

HENSOLDT South Africa requires a Production Planner to oversee planning, control and monitoring of production activities within an ERP environment. You will manage material availability, work order execution and cross-functional coordination to ensure demand fulfilment and production continuity.

The role emphasizes SAPICS knowledge, strong Excel skills, and a proactive approach to material and production constraints in a dynamic manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum tertiary qualification in Production and Inventory Control.
• SAPICS Certification or similar.
• Minimum 5 years of production planning experience in manufacturing.
• Proficient with MSOffice suite, advanced skills with MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Analyse production demand, material requirements and planning parameters within the ERP environment to ensure material availability and the achievement of production schedules.
• Monitor production performance, material availability and operational variances through ERP and reporting processes to enable informed decision-making.
• Facilitate planning alignment with project, operations and production stakeholders to ensure demand fulfilment and resolve supply and production constraints.

Skills

Production planning

MRP

Data analysis

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Production and Inventory Control qualification

SAPICS Certification

Tools

Qmuzikor ERP

MS Excel

Job description

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We areseekingan experienced and detail-orientedProduction Plannertojoin our GEW Business Unit. The successful candidate willbe responsible forplanning, controlling, and monitoring production activities, material availability, and work order execution within an ERP environment. This role plays a critical part in ensuring demand fulfilment, production continuity, and the effectiveutilizationof resources throughaccurateplanning, scheduling, and coordination across multiple stakeholders.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical capabilities, experience in manufacturing production planning, and the ability to proactively manage material and production constraints in a dynamic operational environment.

Qualifications and experience:

Minimum tertiary qualification in Production and Inventory Control, SAPICS Certification or similar.

Minimum 5 years of production planning experience in a manufacturing/productionenvironment.

Applied knowledge of production controlling and material planning, forecasting, Material Resource Planning (MRP)and supply chain.

Proficient with MSOffice suite, advanced skills with MSExcel.

Key technical skills:

Advancedproficiencyin Microsoft Excel and related business applications.

Experience withQmuzikor ERP systems would beadvantageous.

Production planning and scheduling capability.

Proficiencyin ERP-based work order management and control.

Knowledge of Material Resource Planning (MRP) principles and methodologies.

Experience in inventory and material planning processes.

Competence in production data analysis and forecasting.

Proficiencyin operational reporting and performance monitoring.

Key responsibilities:

Production Planning and Material Control

Analyseproduction demand, materialrequirements,and planning parameters within the ERP environment to ensure material availability and the achievement of production schedules.

Work Order Planning and Execution Control

Monitor production performance, materialavailabilityand operational variances through ERP and business reporting processes to enable informed decision-making andtimelycorrective action.

Stakeholder Coordination and Demand Fulfilment

Facilitate planning alignment with project,operationsand production stakeholdersin accordance withbusiness priorities to ensure demand fulfilment and effective resolution of supply and production constraints.

HENSOLDT South Africa focuses on diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organisational strategy. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive corporate culture that benefits our employees and delivers better outcomes for our clients. In line with our commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, we welcome applications from all ethnic groups. In line with HENSOLDT's commitment to equal employment opportunities and our focus on diversity in the operational environment, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups.

Application Deadline: 15 September 2026.

We support you with flexible working models and offers to help you balance work and family life.

We offer an attractive salary and special payments.

Personal & Professional Development

We support your development with structured onboarding, targeted training programs and tailored talent development.

Working Atmosphere

We offer an innovative working atmosphere with modern premises and expert networks.

Health & Prevention

We promote your health with ergonomic workstations, health management and occupational health and safety programs.

Mobility & Sustainability

We promote mobility and sustainability through various and special offers.

HENSOLDT is committed to diversity and an inclusive corporate culture. We therefore welcome all applications - regardless of origin, age, gender, disability, identity or ideology.