Strategic FMCG Production Planner (Remote)

Placements24; Noord-Kaap; Hybrid; ZAR 520.000 - 860.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Remote work environment

Medical aid contributions

Retirement fund contributions

Professional development

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Production Planner & Scheduler for a fast-paced FMCG environment in South Africa. You will craft and optimize detailed production schedules, manage inventory, and align with procurement and logistics to ensure efficient operations.

The role demands strong analytical skills, ERP/MRP and APS proficiency, and the ability to work effectively in a fully remote setup across regions including Kimberley. A minimum of 4 years in planning is expected.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in production planning and scheduling in FMCG.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and APS software.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills with high attention to detail.
• Effective remote collaboration and communication with diverse teams.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other planning tools.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and inventory management.
• Comfortable working full-time remotely.

Aufgaben

• Develop and maintain detailed daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.
• Analyze demand forecasts and sales orders to plan production requirements.
• Optimize production sequencing to maximize throughput and minimize changeover times.
• Manage raw material and finished goods inventory levels to ensure availability and minimize holding costs.
• Coordinate closely with procurement, manufacturing, and logistics teams to ensure seamless execution of plans.
• Identify potential production bottlenecks or resource constraints and develop mitigation strategies.
• Utilize production planning software and ERP systems to manage schedules and track progress.
• Generate reports on production performance, inventory levels, and schedule adherence.
• Respond to changes in demand or production capacity, adjusting schedules as necessary.
• Continuously seek opportunities to improve planning processes and system efficiency.

Kenntnisse

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Remote collaboration

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in SCM/Operations/Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

APS software

Microsoft Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Remote Production Planner & Scheduler for a fast-paced FMCG environment in South Africa. You will craft and optimize detailed production schedules, manage inventory, and align with procurement and logistics to ensure efficient operations.

The role demands strong analytical skills, ERP/MRP and APS proficiency, and the ability to work effectively in a fully remote setup across regions including Kimberley. A minimum of 4 years in planning is expected.