Production Planner (SupplyChain Grad)

Synergy Jobs (Pty) Ltd; Cullinan; On-site; ZAR 257,000 - 301,000; Full time

Job summary

Synergy Jobs (Pty) Ltd in Cullinan is seeking a Production Planner to execute daily production schedules, manage capacity planning, and coordinate procurement planning to keep operations aligned with forecasts.

The role requires 1–2 years in operational supply chain, a BEng/BCom in Supply Chain, and strong analytical skills. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 06h00–16h00, with a salary range of R23,000–R27,000 CTC.

Qualifications

• Qualification in engineering or commerce with supply chain focus.
• 1–2 years' operational supply chain experience required.
• FMCG experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and issue daily production schedules for all units.
• Monitor demand forecasts and capacity to optimize the plan.
• Coordinate procurement planning and supplier communication.
• Maintain master data and report KPI performance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to resolve planning issues.
• Support continuous improvement and tactical capacity planning.

Skills

Procurement planning

Forecasting analysis

Financial analysis

Mathematical skills

Supply chain

Project management

Education

BEng Industrial

BCom in Supply Chain

Job description

POSITION: Production Planner

LOCATIONS: Cullinan

REPORTING TO: Planning Manager

Job Purpose

The purpose of this position is to execute daily production schedules/plan for all production units, capacity planning, procurement planning, KPI reporting, measure adherence to processes, ensure master data is updated daily, monitor variances in forecasts daily. The Production Planner will also need to communicate all of the above to the relevant stakeholders as and when required.

Output:

Strategic Planning

• Participate and influence department strategy.
• Monitor and track against the plan.
• Develop recommendations and subsequent action plans to enable the delivery of the departmental strategy.
• Day to day interaction with team members to deliver strategy.
• Build and develop effective relationships with relevant stakeholders to highlight and determine best solution to overcome challenges to continuously improve.
• Contribute to delivering strategic plans with suppliers by liaising regularly on trend changes and tactical forecasting.
• Proactive and regular communication with key stakeholders.
• Conduct stock build plans considering capacity raw materials supply etc.

Operational Planning

• Understand and optimise supply chain and systems.
• Understand internal and external factors which impact on demand and ensure these are reflected in forecasts.
• Communicate with internal and external stakeholder to maximise efficiencies.
• Identify challenges, trends and opportunities.
• Maintain Data and Systems.
• Collate Information and Assumptions.
• Reach Consensus through Alignment.
• Share and Publish the Plans.
• Track and Manage Plans.
• Issuing daily plans/schedules for all production units.
• Resource Shift/ Labor planning.

Procurement

• Supplier Management.
• Ensure procurement compliance.
• Data Analysis & Reporting.
• Ensure supplier prices do not exceed internal costings.

Continuous Improvement

• Analysis of historical and current performance.
• Understand market / product trends as well as department focus that could impact demand.
• Implement tactical plans to support business decision making (6–18-month focus on capacity, Staffing etc.)
• Implementation and review against long term tactical plans.
• Planning initiatives / Innovation to improve planning.

Working days and hours

• Monday to Friday from 06h00 – 16h00

Minimum Requirements

Qualification details

• Beng Industrial or BCom in Supply Chain is required.

Experience

• 1 - 2 years’ operational supply chain experience is required.
• Experience in Production Planning & Barnton will be beneficial.
• FMCG experience will be advantageous.

Functional Competencies

• Operational & Procurement Planning
• Statistical Demand & Forecasting Analysis
• Financial or Economic Background
• Strong Mathematical & Statistical Skills
• Supply Chain
• Project Management

Important:

• Applicants from outside the region may apply, provided they are willing and able to relocate to Cullinan at their own cost. Applicants must confirm their current address and clearly state in their CV that they are willing to relocate at their own cost; otherwise, no feedback will be provided to this candidate.
• Candidates must be able to commute reliably, to meet the Company’s operational requirements and needs.

Selection Compliance

• Where required, validated and fair assessments (internal and external) may be used.
• Background checks (criminal, qualification and references) must be conducted in accordance with POPIA.

Accommodation for candidates with Disabilities

• Reasonable accommodation (if and/ where applicable) will be considered in line with the Code of Good Practice.

Data Protection

• All candidates’ information will be processed for recruitment purposes in line with the POPIA.

Salary:

• R 23,000.00 - R 27,000.00 CTC per month, depending on experience.
• Please note that no feedback will be provided on CV’s if the candidate’s salary expectations and most recent payslip are not included.
• Death and disability benefits according to the company benefit structure.
• This is a TCTC package – no additional benefits.