Remote Production Planner

Placements24; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical aid & retirement

Remote work

Professional development

Advanced planning tools

Collaborative team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Remote Production Planner to join a forward-thinking manufacturing team. This fully remote role lets you design, align, and optimize production schedules from your home office, ensuring efficient operations and timely delivery.

You will bridge demand, capacity, and material availability in a remote-first environment. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years in production planning or scheduling, experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP or Oracle), strong analytical

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in production planning or scheduling.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing production schedules.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent understanding of supply chain principles and manufacturing operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts, inventory levels, and resource availability.
• Coordinate with procurement, production, and logistics teams to ensure timely execution of the production plan.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to address delays or priority changes.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement in planning processes.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to understand production constraints and capabilities.
• Generate reports on production performance, schedule adherence, and capacity utilization.
• Utilize planning software and tools to optimize scheduling and resource allocation.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding production plans and potential disruptions.
• Manage and maintain planning-related documentation.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Analytical thinking

Remote work

Communication

Education

Degree in SCM/Operations/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Planning software

Job description

About the Role Our client is seeking a skilled and proactive Remote Production Planner to join their forward-thinking manufacturing team. This fully remote position allows you to leverage your expertise in production planning and scheduling from the convenience of your home office. You will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and optimizing production schedules to ensure efficient manufacturing operations and timely delivery of products. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced planner who thrives in a remote-first environment and is adept at managing complex production workflows. You will play a critical role in the supply chain, ensuring seamless integration between demand, production capacity, and material availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts, inventory levels, and resource availability.
• Coordinate with procurement, production, and logistics teams to ensure timely execution of the production plan.
• Monitor production progress and make necessary adjustments to schedules to address delays or changes in priority.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement in planning processes.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations to understand production constraints and capabilities.
• Generate reports on production performance, schedule adherence, and capacity utilization.
• Utilize planning software and tools to optimize scheduling and resource allocation.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding production plans and potential disruptions.
• Manage and maintain planning-related documentation.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in production planning or scheduling, preferably within the manufacturing industry.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing production schedules.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent understanding of supply chain principles and manufacturing operations.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and production planning software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, specific planning tools).
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, suitable for a remote role.
• Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
• A degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field is preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to a remote work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including medical aid and retirement savings options.
• Opportunity to work remotely from anywhere.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• Access to cutting-edge planning tools and technologies.
• A collaborative virtual team environment.