Junior Production Planner and Data Capturer

4 days ago


Port Elizabeth, South Africa Kazin Trading Full time

**Department**:Operations/Administration
**Reports To**:Production Planner

Location: Port Elizabeth

**Job Summary**

The Junior Production Planner and Data Capturer will play a dual role in supporting production planning and data management. This individual will assist in planning and scheduling production activities while ensuring accurate data entry, maintenance, and reporting. They will work closely with the production, procurement, and administrative teams to optimize workflows and maintain data integrity, supporting the overall efficiency and performance of the organization.

**Key Responsibilities**

**Production Planning**:

- Assist in creating and updating production schedules to meet delivery timelines.
- Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to address delays or changes.
- Collaborate with procurement to ensure raw materials and resources are available for production.
- Coordinate with logistics and warehouse teams to ensure smooth operations and on-time delivery.

**Data Capturing**:

- Accurately input production, inventory, and operational data into company systems or databases. (From Stock counts to bill of quantities / Bill of materials to material issue / packing lists, note list is not exchaustive).
- Verify and audit data to ensure accuracy, consistency, and completeness.
- Organize and maintain records for easy retrieval and secure storage.
- Generate and distribute reports related to production performance, inventory, and other key metrics.

**Cross-Functional Support**:

- Communicate with various teams, including sales and customer service, to provide updates on orders or schedules. (More update to build proposed start and end dates. Inform delays and try avoid delays)
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency in production and data management processes.
- Assist with inventory tracking and ensure accurate stock levels are maintained.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and data privacy regulations.

**Key Skills & Competencies**
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- High attention to detail with excellent data accuracy.
- Proficiency in MS Office Suite, especially Excel, and familiarity with data entry software.
- Basic knowledge of production planning and inventory management.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Effective communication and teamwork abilities.

**Qualifications**
- High school diploma or equivalent; a degree/diploma in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field is advantageous.
- 1-2 years of experience in production planning, data capturing, or administrative roles.
- Familiarity with ERP systems or production management software is a plus. MRP knowledge is to your advantage.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: R10 000,00 per month



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