Strategic Production Planner & Scheduler | ERP & S&OP

Placements24; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Provident fund

Medical aid

Bonuses

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng is seeking a Production Planner and Scheduler to create and manage production schedules, align with demand, and optimize resources.

You will collaborate with sales, procurement and production, maintain ERP data, monitor progress, and drive on-time delivery through proactive problem solving. Experience with SAP/Oracle and APS is preferred; a bachelor’s in SCM or related field is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or a similar role in manufacturing.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate production schedules based on demand forecasts, customer orders, and inventory levels.
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.
• Collaborate with production supervisors to communicate daily/weekly schedules and ensure adherence.
• Monitor production progress and identify delays or issues, implementing corrective actions.
• Optimize production schedules to maximize machine utilization and minimize downtime and changeovers.
• Manage work-in-progress (WIP) inventory and ensure smooth flow through production.
• Generate reports on production performance, schedule adherence, and key planning metrics.
• Participate in S&OP meetings to provide input on capacity and lead times.
• Maintain ERP data related to production planning.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in planning and scheduling.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Operations/Industrial Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

APS systems

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng is seeking a Production Planner and Scheduler to create and manage production schedules, align with demand, and optimize resources.

You will collaborate with sales, procurement and production, maintain ERP data, monitor progress, and drive on-time delivery through proactive problem solving. Experience with SAP/Oracle and APS is preferred; a bachelor’s in SCM or related field is required.