Production Planner

Minimum requirements: Job Purpose The purpose of this position is to execute daily production schedules/plan for all production units, capacity planning, procurement planning, KPI reporting, measure adherence to processes, ensure master data is updated daily, monitor variances in forecasts daily. The Production Planner will also need to communicate all of the above to the relevant stakeholders and when required. R eporting to: Planning Manager Output: Strategic Planning Participate and influence department strategy Monitor and track against the plan Develop recommendations and subsequent action plans to enable the delivery of the departmental strategy Day to day interaction with team members to deliver strategy Build and develop effective relationships with relevant stakeholders to highlight and determine best solution to overcome challenges to continuously improve Contribute to delivering strategic plans with suppliers by liaising regularly on trend changes and tactical forecasting Proactive and regular communication with key stakeholders Conduct stock build plans considering capacity raw materials supply Operational Planning Understand and optimize supply chain and systems Understand internal and external factors which impact on demand and ensure these are reflected in forecasts Communicate with internal and external stakeholder to maximize efficiencies Identify challenges, trends and opportunities Maintain data and systems Collate information and assumptions Reach consensus through alignment Share and publish the plans Track and manage plans Issuing daily plans/schedules for all production units Resource shift/ labor planning Procurement Supplier management Ensure procurement compliance Data analysis and reporting Continuous Improvement Analysis of historical and current performance Understand market/ product trends as well as department focus that could impact demand Implement tactical plans to support business decision making (6-18 month focus on capacity, Staffing etc.) Implementation and review against long term tactical plans Planning initiatives/ Innovation to improve planning Qualification details BEng Industrial/ BCom in Supply Chain Experience 1 - 2 years operational supply chain experience is required FMCG experience will be advantageous Working hours Monday to Friday from 06h00 15h30 Functional Competencies Operational & Procurement Planning Financial or Economic Background Supply chain Statistical Demand and Forecasting Techniques Strong Mathematical and Statistical Skills Project Management Consultant: Martinette van der Merwe - Dante Personnel Pretoria Silver Lakes

Location: Cullinan, ZA

Posted Date: 4/30/2025