Remote Production Planner

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work

Health benefits

Growth opportunities

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a proactive Remote Production Planner to coordinate manufacturing schedules from a fully remote position, supporting operations across locations including Pretoria.

You will develop short- and long-term production plans, optimize resources, and collaborate with procurement, logistics, and sales to ensure on-time delivery and efficient production flow. This role suits an organized planner who thrives in a virtual environment and excels at process improvements.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Production Planner or similar role.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and scheduling principles.
• Proficiency in production planning software and ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities for remote work.
• Effective communication to collaborate virtually with diverse teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed short-term and long-term production plans and schedules.
• Coordinate with procurement and logistics to ensure timely raw material availability.
• Monitor production progress against schedules and proactively resolve delays.
• Collaborate with plant managers to align plans with operational capabilities.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and forecast needs.
• Communicate production status, forecasts, and deviations to stakeholders.

Skills

Production scheduling

ERP systems

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication

Tools

Production planning software

ERP software

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a proactive and organized Remote Production Planner to join their team, supporting manufacturing operations across various locations, including our facility in Pretoria . In this fully remote role, you will be responsible for creating and managing detailed production schedules to meet demand while optimizing resource utilization and minimizing lead times. You will collaborate extensively with supply chain, operations, and sales teams to ensure seamless production flow and timely delivery of products. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced planner who thrives in a virtual environment and excels at coordinating complex logistical operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed short-term and long-term production plans and schedules.
• Coordinate with procurement and logistics to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.
• Monitor production progress against schedules, identifying and resolving potential delays proactively.
• Collaborate with plant managers and supervisors to align production plans with operational capabilities.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, forecast future needs, and suggest improvements.
• Communicate production status, forecasts, and any deviations to relevant stakeholders.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Production Planner or in a similar supply chain/operations planning role.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production scheduling principles.
• Proficiency in production planning software and ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong organizational and time management abilities, crucial for remote work.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate virtually with diverse teams.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary for a remote position.
• Flexibility of working from home.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Contribution to a forward-thinking company that embraces remote work models.