Remote Production Planner & Scheduler | Optimize Lead Times

Placements24; Bellville; Hybrid; ZAR 350.000 - 550.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Medical aid

Retirement fund contributions

Remote work within approved locations

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking an experienced Production Planner & Scheduler to optimize production schedules at our Centurion facilities. The role focuses on balancing demand with capacity, reducing lead times, and ensuring on-time delivery across manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate has at least 4 years in production planning, proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, and strong analytical and communication skills to coordinate with procurement, inventory, and sales teams.

Qualifikationen

• 4+ years in production planning and scheduling in manufacturing.
• Strong grasp of manufacturing operations, inventory, and supply chain.
• Proficient with ERP/MRP systems and data analysis.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across departments.

Aufgaben

• Develop, maintain and optimize production schedules to meet demand and orders.
• Monitor progress and adjust schedules for delays or priority changes.
• Collaborate with procurement, inventory and sales to align materials.
• Analyze data to forecast needs and improve planning accuracy.
• Optimize use of resources: machinery, labor and materials.
• Identify risks and bottlenecks and mitigate them.
• Prepare reports on schedules, performance and metrics for management.
• Communicate schedules and updates to stakeholders.
• Aim to reduce lead times and improve efficiency.
• Assist in planning software implementation and system usage.

Kenntnisse

Production planning

Scheduling

ERP/MRP

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Inventory management

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Independent work

Ausbildung

Degree/Diploma in SCM or related

Tools

ERP software

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking an experienced Production Planner & Scheduler to optimize production schedules at our Centurion facilities. The role focuses on balancing demand with capacity, reducing lead times, and ensuring on-time delivery across manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate has at least 4 years in production planning, proficiency with ERP/MRP systems, and strong analytical and communication skills to coordinate with procurement, inventory, and sales teams.