Remote Production Planner

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work

Competitive salary and incentives

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Opportunities for growth and dev

Remote collaboration with Mossel Bay

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized and analytical Remote Production Planner to optimize production schedules and manage inventory across multiple sites, including Mossel Bay. This role offers fully remote work for a proactive planner who thrives in collaboration with stakeholders across departments and locations.

You will leverage ERP/MRP systems to balance demand, capacity, and resources, driving efficiency and timely delivery while maintaining clear communication with remote teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred.
• Proven experience as a Production Planner or in a similar planning role.
• Proficiency with production planning software (ERP/MRP systems).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Effective communication for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain optimal production schedules to meet demand forecasts and targets.
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
• Collaborate with sales, procurement, and production to coordinate schedules.
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
• Generate reports on production status and planning effectiveness.
• Proactively manage exceptions and adjust plans for unforeseen issues.

Skills

Production planning

ERP/MRP software

Analytical thinking

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management or Supply Chain

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and analytical Remote Production Planner to join their dynamic team. This role is crucial for optimizing production schedules, managing inventory levels, and ensuring the timely delivery of goods for their operations, managed from various sites including Mossel Bay . You will leverage your expertise in planning software and manufacturing processes to create efficient production plans that balance demand, capacity, and resource availability. This position is ideal for a proactive planner who thrives in a remote work environment and possesses excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with stakeholders across different departments and locations. You will be instrumental in streamlining operations and driving efficiency from afar.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain optimal production schedules to meet demand forecasts and delivery targets.
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.
• Collaborate closely with sales, procurement, and production teams to coordinate schedules and resolve planning issues.
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for process improvement.
• Generate reports on production status, inventory levels, and planning effectiveness.
• Proactively manage exceptions and adjust plans as needed to address unforeseen circumstances.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Production Planner or in a similar supply chain or operations planning role.
• Proficiency with production planning software (e.g., ERP/MRP systems).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills for remote collaboration.
• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Fully remote work arrangement, offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development within the company.
• Contribute to a forward-thinking manufacturing company with operations near Mossel Bay .