Strategic Production Planner & Scheduler

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career growth

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Production Planner & Scheduler to join our manufacturing team in Mahikeng. You will create and maintain production plans, coordinate with procurement, and monitor progress to ensure on-time delivery and optimized resources.

Ideal candidates have strong ERP/MRP experience, excellent Excel skills, and a collaborative approach to coordinating with production, sales, and inventory teams.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production planning or scheduling within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of MRP (Material Requirements Planning) and ERP systems.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other planning software.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize production schedules to meet customer orders and inventory targets.
• Coordinate with the procurement team to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to address potential delays or changes in demand.
• Collaborate with the production floor to ensure adherence to the schedule and identify operational constraints.
• Analyze production data to forecast future needs and improve planning accuracy.

Skills

Production planning

MRP/ERP

Excel

Communication

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Production Planner & Scheduler to join our manufacturing team in Mahikeng. You will create and maintain production plans, coordinate with procurement, and monitor progress to ensure on-time delivery and optimized resources.

Ideal candidates have strong ERP/MRP experience, excellent Excel skills, and a collaborative approach to coordinating with production, sales, and inventory teams.