Senior Production Planner: Master Scheduling & Materials

SAAB; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

SAAB is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Planner in South Africa to ensure material flow aligns with production schedules. You will coordinate across departments, release kits on time, and expedite shortages to meet delivery dates.

Strong MRP/ERP knowledge and faultless communication are essential. You will also handle MRP messages, participate in NCR resolutions, and support Engineering Changes while maintaining WIP and stock balance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Electronics Manufacturing and repair environment within Supply Chain, MRP and Master Scheduling Experience
• ERP/MRP/PDM knowledge
• Knowledge of production planning and MRP, loading and changing the MPS, and impact on MRP and Material planners
• Understanding of material liability agreements
• Knowledge of Supply Chain process and impact of schedule changes
• Advanced computer skills with spreadsheet software
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills
• Organizational and problem-solving skills
• Experience in material planning, inventory management, purchasing, or related position

Responsibilities

• Schedule and coordinate flow within/between departments to meet delivery due dates
• Release manufacturing/repair kits timeously
• Expedite shortages and reschedule shop orders
• Communicate shortages for visibility and planning
• Track live production regarding material availability and risks
• Compile progress/downtime reports
• Set weekly delivery targets and monitor progress
• Support manufacturing/repair with replacement material
• Manage Engineering Change Order and balance WIP/Stock
• Verify and action MRP messages
• Participate in NCR resolution
• Assist in determining manufacturing/repair dossier
• Perform shop order maintenance and stock movements
• Align shop order quantities to standard lot sizes
• Minimise rand value variances on shop orders
• Adhere to repair processes and regulations
• Use IFS to support manufacturing/repair activities
• Follow processes and procedures
• Adhere to ESD, IPC, FAA, EASA regulations

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Negotiation

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Influence

Interpersonal skills

Education

Tertiary qualification in Operations Management/Production Planning or APICS

Tools

ERP/MRP/PDM knowledge

Job description

SAAB is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Planner in South Africa to ensure material flow aligns with production schedules. You will coordinate across departments, release kits on time, and expedite shortages to meet delivery dates.

Strong MRP/ERP knowledge and faultless communication are essential. You will also handle MRP messages, participate in NCR resolutions, and support Engineering Changes while maintaining WIP and stock balance.