Strategic Operations Planning Manager

Placements24; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off

Professional development

Stable work environment focused on ops

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an Operations Planning Manager to join our team in Port Elizabeth. This role focuses on forecasting demand, developing production schedules, and coordinating with sales, production, and logistics to ensure timely execution.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a solid understanding of operational planning within a dynamic business environment. A Bachelor's degree in related field and 5+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Operations or Supply Chain management.
• 5+ years in operations or production planning or demand forecasting.
• Proficiency in planning software and advanced Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication for cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and manage operational plans and schedules.
• Collaborate with sales, production, and logistics for alignment.
• Analyze historical data and market trends to forecast demand.
• Identify operational risks and develop contingency plans.
• Monitor performance against plans and adjust as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning and scheduling processes.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Planning software

KPI development

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management or Supply Chain Management

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an Operations Planning Manager to join our team in Port Elizabeth. This role focuses on forecasting demand, developing production schedules, and coordinating with sales, production, and logistics to ensure timely execution.

The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills, meticulous attention to detail, and a solid understanding of operational planning within a dynamic business environment. A Bachelor's degree in related field and 5+ years of experience are required.