Remote Production Planner

Placements24; Paarl; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible remote work

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Home office allowance

Remote team building events

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Production Planner to join its client’s team. You will develop and optimize production schedules to meet demand while coordinating with manufacturing sites and sales teams.

Working entirely remotely, you will forecast needs, manage material requirements, monitor progress, and adjust plans to keep production targets on track. The role requires strong planning, communication, and the ability to manage complex schedules independently across

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Production Planner, Scheduler, or similar planning role.
• Strong understanding of production planning principles and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in production planning software (ERP/MRP systems) and MS Office.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a remote environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across distributed teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules considering capacity, materials, and lead times.
• Collaborate with sales, procurement, and operations teams to align production plans with demand.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as necessary to address deviations or constraints.
• Ensure timely availability of raw materials and components by coordinating with the procurement team.
• Generate production reports and analyze KPIs to drive improvements.
• Communicate production plans and updates clearly to all relevant stakeholders.

Skills

Production planning

ERP/MRP systems

MS Office

Remote collaboration

Analytical skills

Communication

Tools

MS Excel

ERP/MRP software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly organized and proactive Remote Production Planner to join their team. This role is responsible for developing and optimizing production schedules to meet demand while efficiently utilizing resources. Working entirely remotely, you will collaborate closely with manufacturing sites and sales teams to forecast needs, manage material requirements, and ensure smooth production flow. This position requires excellent planning skills, strong communication, and the ability to manage complex schedules independently from a remote setting. You will play a key part in ensuring that production targets are met consistently across various facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules considering capacity, materials, and lead times.
• Collaborate with sales, procurement, and operations teams to align production plans with demand.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as necessary to address deviations or constraints.
• Ensure timely availability of raw materials and components by coordinating with the procurement team.
• Generate production reports and analyze key performance indicators to drive improvements.
• Communicate production plans and updates clearly to all relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Production Planner, Scheduler, or in a similar planning role.
• Strong understanding of production planning principles and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in production planning software (e.g., ERP, MRP systems) and MS Office Suite.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively in a remote work environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate across distributed teams.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary tailored for remote professionals.
• Flexible remote work arrangement.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Annual allowance for home office setup and internet.
• Opportunities for professional development and remote team building events.