Remote Production Planner & Scheduling Specialist

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 420.000 - 600.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health insurance

Remote work flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Retirement savings plan

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Production Planning Coordinator to join its global operations team. You will develop, coordinate, and optimize production schedules from a home office, leveraging ERP/MRP systems to meet demand and minimize lead times.

The role requires strong analytical skills, 4+ years in production planning, and the ability to collaborate with manufacturing sites, sales, and logistics remotely. A dedicated home office and reliable internet are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, SCM, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years in production planning or scheduling in manufacturing.
• Proficient with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite).
• Strong analytical, data interpretation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent organisation and time management for remote work.

Aufgaben

• Develop, implement, and maintain production schedules for multiple lines/facilities.
• Analyze forecasts and sales orders to create optimal production plans.
• Monitor progress, identify deviations, and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with plant managers and supervisors to ensure schedule adherence.
• Manage inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods to support production.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems to track orders, material availability, and capacity constraints.
• Communicate schedules to sales, procurement, and logistics teams.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements in planning and scheduling.
• Prepare reports on production performance, schedule adherence, and planning metrics.
• Maintain accurate data within planning systems.
• Proactively manage lead times and delivery dates to meet customer expectations.

Kenntnisse

ERP/MRP systems

Analytical skills

Remote collaboration

Communication skills

Prioritization

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management / SCM / Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Remote Production Planning Coordinator to join its global operations team. You will develop, coordinate, and optimize production schedules from a home office, leveraging ERP/MRP systems to meet demand and minimize lead times.

The role requires strong analytical skills, 4+ years in production planning, and the ability to collaborate with manufacturing sites, sales, and logistics remotely. A dedicated home office and reliable internet are essential.