Senior Production Planner: Electronics MRP Expert

Saab Grintek Defence (Pty) Ltd; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab Grintek Defence (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Senior Production Planner to ensure a steady flow of materials aligned with production schedules. You will coordinate multiple activities to meet delivery dates, release kits on time, and promptly address shortages to keep WIP balanced.

The role requires extensive experience in electronics manufacturing, strong MRP/ERP knowledge, and the ability to manage complex planning processes while upholding regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years in electronics manufacturing/repair within Supply Chain, MRP and Master Scheduling.
• APICS certification/qualification with Supply Chain experience.
• Proven understanding of MRP, and ability to adjust MPS impacts on material planners.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate flow of work to meet delivery due dates.
• Ensure kits are released in time and materials are available.
• Expedite shortages from procurement and reschedule shop orders.
• Maintain live production tracking and visibility of risks.
• Generate reports on progress and downtime due to delays.
• Establish priorities for work centers and monitor weekly delivery targets.
• Assist in ensuring replacement material is available without delays.
• Comply with regulations and use IFS to support manufacturing/repair activities.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Operations management/Production planning qualification

APICS certification

Tools

ERP/MRP

IFS ERP

Job description

Saab Grintek Defence (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Senior Production Planner to ensure a steady flow of materials aligned with production schedules. You will coordinate multiple activities to meet delivery dates, release kits on time, and promptly address shortages to keep WIP balanced.

The role requires extensive experience in electronics manufacturing, strong MRP/ERP knowledge, and the ability to manage complex planning processes while upholding regulatory requirements.