Remote Production Planner: Schedule, Optimize & Coordinate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is hiring a Remote Production Planning Coordinator to manage production schedules and resources from a home office. The role involves coordinating materials, machinery and labor, ensuring targets are met, and working with cross-functional teams across production, sales and logistics.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in a related field, 3+ years in production planning, and strong skills in ERP/MRP, analytics, and remote communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in production planning/scheduling in manufacturing.
• Proficiency with production planning software (ERP/MRP).
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts and available resources.
• Coordinate with procurement and inventory management to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to meet deadlines.
• Communicate production plans and updates to stakeholders including production, sales, and logistics.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement proactive solutions.
• Analyze data to identify efficiency improvements and cost reductions.
• Maintain records of production activities and performance metrics.
• Collaborate with sales and operations to manage customer orders and delivery expectations.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and safety protocols.

Skills

Production planning

ERP systems

MRP

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

ERP systems

MRP

Job description

Placements24 is hiring a Remote Production Planning Coordinator to manage production schedules and resources from a home office. The role involves coordinating materials, machinery and labor, ensuring targets are met, and working with cross-functional teams across production, sales and logistics.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in a related field, 3+ years in production planning, and strong skills in ERP/MRP, analytics, and remote communication.