Production Planner

Prefered skills

Production Planning, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Inventory Control, Syspro, Computer Literacy, Manufacturing, Resource Planning, Problem Solving

Job description

To ensure continuity of production by focusing on production and capacity planning for all departments that
results in on time delivery, thus balancing plant efficiency and demand requirements.
 
Responsibilities:
Production and capacity planning to maintain continuity of production and complete current build schedule demand on time and in full 
Coordinate between supply chain, quality, warehouse, and manufacturing personnel to ensure schedule optimization and on time delivery 
Conduct capacity calculations to convert production plans into materials resource plans (MRPS)
Report, review and resolve all materials issues relating to production
Control inventory
Liaise with procurement to align raw materials with jobs so that orders are met
Minimize inventory write-offs of finished goods inventory, intermediates, and raw materials
Manage project actions relating to improvement projects
Facilitate regular project status and reviews, update project metrics and refocus teams as necessary
Manage 3rd party production orders
Run weekly production meetings with 3rd party suppliers.

Requirements:
Relevant degree, diploma or SAPICS certificate or 3 years experience in a Planning/ Supply Chain
manufacturing environment
Syspro, Preactor or other scheduling tool knowledge
Computer literacy with intermediate Excel
Excellent time management, planning  & problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational & communication skills
Adaptable
Forward thinking
Detail focussed.
 
Closing date: 12 May 2023
Kindly note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.