Senior Production Planning Lead — On-Site in Soweto

Placements24; Soweto; Presencial; ZAR 900.000 - 1.500.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Dynamic work environment

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Resumo da vaga

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Production Planning Manager for a major manufacturing site in Soweto, Gauteng. You will lead a team of planners, oversee demand forecasting, capacity planning and inventory management, and drive production schedules using ERP/APS systems.

You will partner with production, procurement and sales to optimize resources, monitor KPIs, and develop contingency plans to ensure on-time delivery in a large-scale manufacturing environment.

Qualificações

• Bachelor's degree in SCM/Operations/Business Administration or related field.
• 4–6 years in production planning or scheduling, with 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• Proven experience in demand forecasting, capacity planning and inventory management.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and APS.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Strong leadership, communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Experience in manufacturing sector is essential.
• Willingness to work on-site in Soweto facility.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and implement production plans and schedules based on demand and capacity.
• Manage inventory levels of raw materials, WIP and finished goods.
• Collaborate with sales/marketing to forecast future needs.
• Coordinate with procurement for timely raw materials and components.
• Work with production supervisors to ensure schedule adherence.
• Analyze production data to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Lead and mentor the production planning team.
• Utilize and optimize ERP and APS systems.
• Develop contingency plans to address disruptions and ensure continuity.
• Report KPIs related to planning, schedule adherence and inventory.

Conhecimentos

Demand forecasting

Capacity planning

Inventory management

ERP experience

SAP/Oracle knowledge

APS software

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Communication

Formação

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management / Operations / Business Admin

Ferramentas

SAP

Oracle

Descrição da vaga

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Production Planning Manager for a major manufacturing site in Soweto, Gauteng. You will lead a team of planners, oversee demand forecasting, capacity planning and inventory management, and drive production schedules using ERP/APS systems.

You will partner with production, procurement and sales to optimize resources, monitor KPIs, and develop contingency plans to ensure on-time delivery in a large-scale manufacturing environment.