Production Planner - Advanced Materials

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybride; ZAR 420 000 - 620 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Kimberley, Northern Cape, is seeking a Production Planner to develop and manage detailed production schedules and forecast material needs. The role requires coordinating with procurement and production teams to ensure timely manufacturing of high-quality materials.

The successful candidate will have strong analytical skills and experience with manufacturing planning software, enabling effective inventory optimization and issue resolution to support operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning within manufacturing industries.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to forecast material needs and manage inventories.

Responsabilités

• Develop and manage detailed production schedules.
• Forecast material needs and coordinate with procurement.
• Optimize inventory levels to minimize costs.
• Resolve scheduling conflicts and communicate with production teams.

Connaissances

Production planning

Forecasting

Inventory management

Scheduling software

Outils

ERP/MRP software

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client, a leader in the advanced materials manufacturing sector, is seeking a highly organized and proactive Production Planner to join their team in Kimberley, Northern Cape. This critical role involves developing and managing detailed production schedules to ensure timely and efficient manufacturing of high-quality materials. You will be responsible for forecasting material needs, coordinating with procurement and production teams, optimizing inventory levels, and resolving any scheduling conflicts that may arise. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of production planning principles, excellent analytical skills, and experience with manufacturing planning software. This is a significant opportunity to play a key role in the operational success of a forward-thinking company in a niche manufacturing field. Your meticulous planning and coordination abilities will be essential for maintaining our competitive edge and meeting customer demands. We are looking for an individual who is adept at problem-solving and committed to operational efficiency.