Remote Production Planning Specialist

Placements24; Rustenburg; Híbrido; ZAR 450 000 - 750 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Remote work flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Resumo da oferta

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Production Planning Specialist to join a distributed team across South Africa. The role focuses on developing, coordinating, and optimizing production schedules to meet demand while ensuring efficient resource use.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in production planning, strong forecasting skills, and proficiency with ERP and APS software. This fully remote role supports the Rustenburg, North West region from a home office.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in production planning or scheduling in Manufacturing & Production.
• Experience with ERP systems and APS software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration, especially in remote work.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts, inventory levels, and resource availability.
• Collaborate with sales, procurement, and manufacturing teams to align production plans with objectives.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to address deviations.
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and improve efficiency.
• Use ERP and APS tools to optimize production flow and capacity planning.
• Forecast future production needs and manage WIP inventory.
• Prepare and present production planning reports to management.
• Identify and mitigate risks to schedules.

Conhecimentos

Analytical skills

ERP software

APS software

Forecasting

Data analysis

Formação académica

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Ferramentas

ERP systems

APS software

Descrição da oferta de emprego

About the Role

Our client, a prominent entity in the Manufacturing & Production domain, is actively seeking a highly organized and analytical Remote Production Planning Specialist to join their distributed team. This role is fully remote , offering flexibility to candidates across South Africa. The specialist will be responsible for developing, coordinating, and optimizing production schedules to meet demand while ensuring efficient resource utilization. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of manufacturing processes, excellent forecasting skills, and the ability to manage complex planning challenges using advanced software tools. This is a unique opportunity for a self-motivated professional to contribute to critical supply chain operations from the comfort of their home office.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on demand forecasts, inventory levels, and resource availability.
• Collaborate closely with sales, procurement, and manufacturing teams to align production plans with business objectives.
• Monitor production progress and make necessary adjustments to schedules to address deviations or unforeseen issues.
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks, improve efficiency, and reduce lead times.
• Utilize advanced planning software and ERP systems to optimize production flow.
• Forecast future production needs and contribute to long-term capacity planning.
• Manage work-in-progress (WIP) inventory and ensure timely availability of materials.
• Prepare and present production planning reports to management.
• Proactively identify and mitigate risks associated with production schedules.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or a similar role within the Manufacturing & Production industry.
• Proven experience with ERP systems and advanced planning and scheduling (APS) software.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills, particularly in a remote work environment.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and supply chain dynamics.
• Candidates must have a reliable internet connection and a suitable home office setup to perform this remote role effectively.

Benefits

This role offers a competitive annual salary of R per annum and the significant advantage of being a fully remote position, allowing for work-from-anywhere flexibility. Our client provides a supportive virtual work environment, opportunities for professional development, and a chance to impact global manufacturing operations. Join a forward-thinking company that embraces remote work and values its employees' well-being and autonomy. This position is based out of the operational hub serving Rustenburg, North West .