Production Planning and Logistics Manager

BKB Ltd; Vrystaat; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

BKB Ltd is seeking a Production Planning and Logistics Manager to ensure efficient delivery of products. The successful candidate will oversee production planning, logistics coordination and manage the distribution team. Qualifications include a 3-year degree in Supply Chain Management and 5-7 years of relevant experience. Strong interpersonal, management, and communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years relevant experience in production and logistics.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• General knowledge of accounting.

Responsibilities

• Planning and scheduling of orders.
• Manage distribution team.
• Facilitate cross-border exports.

Skills

Inter-personal and customer relations skills

Problem-solving ability

Communication skills

Management skills

Education

3 Year Qualification in Supply Chain Management

Job description

The primary purpose of aProduction Planning and Logistics Manager is to ensure the efficient, cost-effective, and timely delivery of products from the organisation to customers. This role oversees the end-to-end distribution process, including production planning aligned with customer demand, inventory management, and logistics coordination. The objective is to ensure high customer satisfaction, optimise costs, and uphold consistent service quality.

Qualifications and Experience

• 3 Year Qualification in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration or related field.
• 5-7 years relevant experience

Skills

• Excellent inter-personal and customer relations skills.
• Experience within a production, and logistical environment.
• Organised and logical problem-solving ability.
• Able to adapt quickly to changing environment.
• Able to work as part of a team or independently in a fast paced and pressured environment.
• General knowledge of accounting.
• Strong communication and administrative skills.
• Management skills.

Competencies

• Attention to detail
• Accuracy
• Pro-active
• Energetic
• Ability to work under pressure.

Key responsibilities of this role

• Planning and scheduling of orders.
• Logistics
• Production planning.
• Manage distribution team.
• Manage & facilitate cross border exports.