Strategic Remote Production Planner (South Africa)

Placements24

Paarl

Hybrid

ZAR 480,000 - 720,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking a Remote Production Planning Specialist for a premier manufacturing client. This fully remote position allows you to work from anywhere in SA while supporting planning, scheduling, and optimization for Paarl and beyond.

You will develop short- and long-term schedules from forecasts and orders, coordinate with procurement, monitor progress, and maintain ERP data. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in a related field, 3+ years' planning experience, and

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in a related field.
Minimum 3 years of production planning/scheduling experience.
Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems and Excel.

Responsibilities

Develop detailed short- and long-term production schedules from forecasts and backlogs.
Coordinate with procurement and logistics for material availability.
Monitor progress and adjust schedules to changes in demand.
Collaborate with manufacturing to optimize resources and minimize downtime.
Maintain accurate planning data in the ERP system.
Analyze capacity and identify constraints or improvement opportunities.
Generate reports on performance, adherence, and KPIs.
Provide realistic production timelines to sales and customer service.
Identify and implement improvements to planning processes and systems.
Ensure efficient material flow and minimize WIP inventory.