Strategic Remote Production Planner

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote work arrangement

Home office stipend and tech support

Growth opportunities in supply chain

Job summary

Placement24 is seeking a meticulous and strategic Remote Production Planning Specialist to optimize production schedules and resource allocation across our manufacturing network. This fully remote role focuses on forecasting demand, developing production plans, and ensuring efficient material flow to meet customer orders while minimizing costs and lead times.

You will collaborate with sales, procurement, and operations to support facilities near Mahikeng and beyond, leveraging ERP/APS systems

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain.
• Proficiency in production planning software (ERP, APS) and MS Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective remote teamwork.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate production forecasts based on sales data and market trends.
• Create detailed production schedules, balancing capacity, material availability, and demand.
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely supply of raw materials and components.
• Monitor production progress against schedules and make necessary adjustments to resolve deviations.
• Optimize inventory levels of finished goods and work-in-progress.
• Collaborate with sales and operations teams to manage order fulfillment and customer expectations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Remote teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management / Industrial Engineering / Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

APS systems

MS Excel

Job description

Placement24 is seeking a meticulous and strategic Remote Production Planning Specialist to optimize production schedules and resource allocation across our manufacturing network. This fully remote role focuses on forecasting demand, developing production plans, and ensuring efficient material flow to meet customer orders while minimizing costs and lead times.

You will collaborate with sales, procurement, and operations to support facilities near Mahikeng and beyond, leveraging ERP/APS systems