Production & Raw Material Planner

Coslab; Cape Town; Presencial; ZAR 320.000 - 420.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Coslab in Cape Town is seeking a Production & Raw Material Planner to join our cosmetics manufacturing team. This hands-on role is ideal for someone highly organized, detail-oriented and comfortable in a fast-paced environment.

You will forecast raw material requirements, purchase and follow up with suppliers, plan manufacturing schedules for compounders, and maintain batch records and formulations. Proficiency in Excel and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Formación

• Experience in production planning, raw material planning, procurement or manufacturing, preferably within cosmetics, personal care, FMCG or a similar environment.
• Strong numerical and administrative skills; proficient in Excel.
• Attention to detail when handling formulations, quantities and production documentation.

Responsabilidades

• Plan and forecast raw material requirements based on production requirements and stock levels.
• Purchase raw materials and follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.
• Monitor raw material availability and identify potential shortages before they impact production.
• Plan manufacturing schedules for compounders.
• Prepare and issue Batch Manufacturing Records for production.
• Type and maintain product formulas and manufacturing documentation accurately.
• Assist with costings for new product development.
• Work closely with Production, Procurement, Quality and Product Development teams.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure all planning and production documentation is up to date.

Conocimientos

Forecasting

Supplier coordination

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Herramientas

Microsoft Excel

Descripción del empleo

Hands-on planning role ensuring raw materials are available, production runs smoothly and new products move efficiently from development to manufacture.

Description:

Department:

Production / Supply Chain

Full-time

Employment Type:

Cape Town

Location:

We are looking for a Production & Raw Material Planner to join our cosmetics manufacturing team. This is a hands-on role suited to someone who is highly organised, detail-oriented and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. You will play a key role in ensuring that raw materials are available, production runs smoothly and new products move efficiently from development to manufacture.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and forecast raw material requirements based on production requirements and stock levels.

Purchase raw materials and follow up with suppliers to ensure timely delivery.

Monitor raw material availability and identify potential shortages before they impact production.

Plan manufacturing schedules for compounders.

Prepare and issue Batch Manufacturing Records for production.

Type and maintain product formulas and manufacturing documentation accurately.

Assist with costings for new product development.

Work closely with Production, Procurement, Quality and Product Development teams.

Maintain accurate records and ensure all planning and production documentation is up to date.

Assist with coordinating new product development from formulation through to production.

Experience in production planning, raw material planning, procurement or manufacturing, preferably within cosmetics, personal care, FMCG or a similar environment.

Computer literate and highly proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Strong numerical and administrative skills.

Excellent attention to detail, particularly when working with formulations, quantities and production documentation.

Confident working with planning processes and spreadsheets.

The Ideal Candidate:

Is highly organised and able to work independently.

Is comfortable communicating with suppliers and internal teams.

Can work under pressure and manage changing production priorities.

Has a practical, hands-on approach and enjoys being involved in the full manufacturing process.

Is organised, analytical and proactive, and enjoys coordinating the moving parts of a manufacturing environment.

Please note: if you do not hear back from us within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.