Senior Production Planner

Placements24; Midrand; Hybrid; ZAR 720,000 - 960,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Professional development

Remote work environment with planningツ

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Production Planner to join a fully remote team. The role focuses on optimizing production schedules, managing inventories, and delivering manufactured goods on time from a home office.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in production planning within manufacturing, strong analytical skills, and experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP or Oracle. Remote collaboration and strategic oversight are key to success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or similar role in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data interpretation ability.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for remote collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules aligned with demand forecasts and capacity.
• Collaborate with supply chain, procurement and manufacturing teams to ensure smooth material flow.
• Monitor production progress, identify bottlenecks and implement proactive solutions to reduce delays.
• Analyze production data to forecast needs and recommend efficiency improvements.
• Manage and optimize inventory for raw materials, WIP and finished goods to meet service levels.

Skills

Analytical skills

Remote collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors in SCM/OM/Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly experienced and analytical Senior Production Planner to join their dynamic team, operating in a fully remote capacity. This role is crucial for optimizing production schedules, managing inventory levels, and ensuring timely delivery of manufactured goods. You will play a key part in forecasting demand, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and implementing efficiency improvements within the manufacturing pipeline, all while working from your home office. This is an ideal opportunity for a meticulous planner with a proven track record in the manufacturing sector who excels in remote collaboration and strategic operational oversight.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules that align with demand forecasts, resource availability, and operational capacity.
• Collaborate closely with supply chain, procurement, and manufacturing teams to ensure the smooth flow of materials and production activities.
• Monitor production progress, identify potential bottlenecks, and implement proactive solutions to minimize delays and optimize throughput.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, forecast future needs, and recommend process improvements for enhanced efficiency and cost reduction.
• Manage and optimize inventory levels for raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods to meet service level agreements and minimize holding costs.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or a similar role within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in production planning software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP/MRP systems).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and make informed decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively in a remote setting .

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary commensurate with experience.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning.
• A supportive and collaborative remote work environment with access to cutting-edge planning tools.