Factory Planner

Published
- December 4, 2023
- Location
- Brackenfell, South Africa
- Category
- Business
- Job Type
- Full-time
- Salary Type
- Monthly Salary
- Salary
- Negotiable

**Description**:
Factory Planner - Brackenfell - Salary Negotiable (Medical - 50% and Prov - 50%)

Extrusion company specialising in making irrigation piping seeks an experienced and dedicated Planner to join our team in Cape Town. As the Factory Planner, you will be responsible for all planning aspects within the Factory. You will work closely with the Supply Chain, Customer service and our Global Planning team.

Major areas of responsibility, main processes, and tasks:
Set up the production plan and material needs concerning the production capacity of the plant and the customer's requirements.

Set up the material procurement plan using the Material Requirement Planning (MRP) system

Managing the stock levels of raw materials, auxiliary materials and other components necessary to

complete the production, storage and shipping requirements and conduct regular cycle counts.

Responsible for purchasing and price control of raw materials and auxiliary materials.

Work closely with the Production Manager to execute the daily production plan, ensuring efficient

scheduling and adapting to changes as needed.

Regular follow-up on customer orders and work orders in production. Coordinate with Customer Service to provide timely information on the fulfilment of customer orders.

Create, maintain and adjust BOM’s for current product groups and phantoms. Maintain routing of items and master data parameters. Create and extend new items within current product groups.

Close production orders, correct discrepancies and make sure all post-processing errors are resolved

before month end. Maintain RCCP and liaise with Global RCCP team as required.

Responsible to achieve relevant Dashboard KPI targets. Compile reports and prepare information as

required.

Drive operational excellence and continuous improvement activities.

Minimum Requirements:
Relevant Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Operations is essential.

Minimum 3 years proven experience as a Production Planner in a Manufacturing environment.

Knowledge of SAP advantageous.

Certified in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) accreditation or other relevant certification is advantageous.

Skills & Abilities:
Very good communication skills are essential.

Fluent in English is essential.

Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

Ability to work effectively in a diverse team environment.

Ability to work independently and take initiative when needed.

Ability to work under pressure.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Strong leadership and accountability essential.

Positive attitude and a passion for continuous learning and improvement.

**Other**:
Ref: LDAD04122023-2