Production Planner

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & incentives

Health and retirement benefits

Paid vacation and holidays

Career advancement opportunities

Dynamic Sandton work environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Production Planner to join our operations team in Sandton. You will develop and manage production schedules to ensure efficient manufacturing operations and timely order fulfillment, coordinating with sales, procurement, and production to optimize workflows.

The role requires strong analytical and organizational abilities, proficiency with ERP systems, and the capacity to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Production Planner or similar planning role.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and planning principles.
• Proficiency in using ERP systems and production planning software.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across departments.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts and resource availability.
• Coordinate with sales, procurement, and production departments to ensure seamless workflow.
• Manage inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods to support production plans.
• Identify potential production constraints and develop strategies to mitigate risks.
• Analyze production performance data and adjust schedules as necessary to meet targets.
• Ensure timely communication of production schedules and updates to all relevant stakeholders.

Skills

Production planning

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Tools

ERP software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a proactive and organized Production Planner to join their operations team in Sandton . You will be responsible for developing and managing production schedules to ensure efficient manufacturing operations and timely order fulfillment. This role requires strong analytical skills and the ability to coordinate effectively with various departments. Join our client in Gauteng and play a crucial role in optimizing their production workflow and meeting market demands.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and monitor detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts and resource availability.
• Coordinate with sales, procurement, and production departments to ensure seamless workflow.
• Manage inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods to support production plans.
• Identify potential production constraints and develop strategies to mitigate risks.
• Analyze production performance data and adjust schedules as necessary to meet targets.
• Ensure timely communication of production schedules and updates to all relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Production Planner or in a similar planning role.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production planning principles.
• Proficiency in using ERP systems and production planning software.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across departments.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
• Paid vacation and holidays.
• Opportunities for career advancement within the manufacturing sector.
• A dynamic work environment in the business hub of Sandton .