Junior Production Planner

7 months ago


Blackheath, South Africa Wholesale Retail Industry Full time

**Major areas of responsibility, main processes, and tasks**:

- Schedule the production plan and material flow according to the plant production capacity and the order requirements.
- Plan material procurement according to the re-order report
- Work closely with Buyer and Creditor on Procurement of necessary material.
- Managing the stock levels of raw materials and other components necessary to complete the scheduled production plan, storage capacity and shipping requirements.
- Conduct regular cycle counts on all raw materials.
- Assist buyer in confirmation of purchasing, price, quantity data of raw materials and components to have approved by management.
- Work closely with the Production Managers to execute the daily production plan, ensuring efficient scheduling and adapting to supply and demand changes as needed.
- Regular follow-up on customer orders and work orders in production. Coordinate with Customer Service to provide timely information on the fulfillment of customer orders.
- Create, maintain and adjust BOM’s for current product groups. 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.
- Open new production orders for re-order report.
- Compile reports and prepare information required for Production Managers.

**Requirements**:

- Relevant Degree, Diploma or Certificate - Beneficial
- Minimum 3 years proven experience in Production Planning in a Manufacturing environment.

**Skills & Abilities**:

- Very good communication skills are essential.
- Fluent in English and Afrikaans 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.

**Salary**: R9 000,00 - R10 000,00 per month

**Experience**:

- Production Planning: 2 years (preferred)
- Metal Manufacturing: 1 year (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

- Blackheath, Western Cape (required)


  • Product Planner

    7 months ago


    Blackheath, South Africa Ackermans Full time

    The search is on! This is not for a particular portfolio, but should a suitable opportunity arise in the future that matches your expertise and aspirations, we would be delighted to engage with you further. We're seeking Product Planners who are forward thinkers with an analytical mind. If you're ready to dive into the heart of retail and make a real...

  • Product Planner

    4 months ago


    Blackheath, South Africa Ackermans Full time

    The search is on! We're seeking Product Planners who are forward thinkers with an analytical mind. If you're ready to dive into the heart of retail and make a real impact, we want to hear from you. Join us on this exhilarating journey as we shape the future of our business together! **Key Responsibilities** - Delivering and implementing departmental...

  • Product Planner Relief

    7 months ago


    Blackheath, South Africa Ackermans Full time

    The search is on! As a Product Planner Relief, you will be care-taking product portfolios, stepping in as needed to ensure there is business continuity. This is a permanent position where time spent in a portfolio may vary in duration from short to medium term, providing essential support. If you're ready to dive into the heart of retail and make a real...


  • Blackheath, South Africa Ackermans Full time

    The search is on! We're seeking Product Planners who are forward thinkers with an analytical mind. If you're ready to dive into the heart of retail and make a real impact, we want to hear from you. Join us on this exhilarating journey as we shape the future of our business together! **Key Responsibilities**: - Delivering and implementing departmental...

  • Trainee Store-planner

    4 months ago


    Blackheath, South Africa Ackermans Full time

    We are on the lookout for Trainee Store-Planners who will learn how to will learn how to plan, manage and allocate merchandise to over 1000 Ackermans stores. Your business qualification, analytical skills and retail experience could give you the opportunity of a lifetime as an Ackermans 2025 Trainee Store Planner. Trainees are paid to learn! **WHAT TO...


  • Blackheath, South Africa Ackermans Full time

    We’re looking for an experienced planner to optimize our women’s lingerie essentials business and drive-through on operational excellence. **Key Responsibilities**: - Delivering and implementing departmental business plans that support the SBU’s merchandise strategy. - Managing departmental forecasts to achieve agreed departmental growth and...


  • Blackheath, South Africa Ackermans Full time

    At Ackermans, we believe in fostering an environment where innovation meets ambition. We are a community of dedicated individuals who are passionate about driving success. We're on the lookout for a confident and positive Planner to play a pivotal role in our journey. **Key Responsibilities** - Delivering and implementing departmental business plans that...


  • Blackheath, South Africa Ackermans Full time

    Are you a numbers-driven professional with expertise in forecasting and planning for high-replenishment products? We’re looking for an experienced planner to optimize our women’s lingerie essentials business and drive-through on operational excellence. **Key Responsibilities**: - Delivering and implementing departmental business plans that support the...

  • Store Planner

    7 months ago


    Blackheath, South Africa Ackermans Full time

    The search is on! This is not for a particular portfolio, but should a suitable opportunity arise in the future that matches your expertise and aspirations, we would be delighted to engage with you further. We're seeking Store Planners with a rock-solid foundation in commercial thinking, sharp analytical skills, and a proven track record of crunching...

  • Store Planner: Boys

    7 months ago


    Blackheath, South Africa Ackermans Full time

    The search is on and our Planning team is looking for a confident and resilient Store Planner who has sound commercial thinking, strong analytical and proven numerical abilities required to fulfil this function of optimising sales in accordance with the company strategies. **So, what will you do?** - Ensure the accurate distribution of seasonal stock to...


  • Blackheath, South Africa Energia Consulting Full time

    My client is in the Chemical supply Industry is looking for a team player who has maticulous attention to detail. **Requirements**: - Driver’s License and own transport - Live within reasonable vicinity to workplace. - Grade 12 essential - Experience working on SAP or Pastel. (more than basic invoicing) - Understand basic accounting principals -...


  • Blackheath, South Africa Wholesale Retail Industry Full time

    Our company located in Blackheath, Western Cape, is looking to employ a new Junior Graphic Designer. We are and established braai and braai accessory supplier and have been in business for over 30 years. **Junior Graphic Designer Responsibilities**: - **Conceptualise and Design**: Develop marketing material (including packaging concepts) that reflect the...

  • Product Planner: Fmcg

    4 months ago


    Blackheath, South Africa Ackermans Full time

    Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for product planning and a deep understanding of FMCG? If you're ready to dive into the heart of retail and make a real impact, we want to hear from you. You'll need to bring your high energy level to keep up with the excitement of our retail environment! Join us on this exhilarating journey as we shape the future...


  • Blackheath, South Africa Ackermans Full time

    **JOB PURPOSE** To optimise sales by ensuring the timeous ordering and delivery of cellular products in the right quantity to the right stores in accordance with required service level agreements. To achieve the SBU’s strategy by effectively delivering, implementing and managing the departmental business plans. **EXPERIENCE REQUIRED**: **Essential**: -...


  • Blackheath, South Africa Ackermans Full time

    The search is on! We're seeking a Store Planner with a rock-solid foundation in commercial thinking, sharp analytical skills, and a proven track record of crunching numbers like a pro. If you're ready to dive into the heart of retail and make a real impact, we want to hear from you. Join us on this exhilarating journey as we shape the future of our...


  • Blackheath, South Africa Ackermans Full time

    Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for product planning and driving results? If you're ready to dive into the heart of retail and make a real impact, we want to hear from you. You'll need to bring your high energy level to keep up with the excitement of our retail environment! Join us on this exhilarating journey as we shape the future of our...

  • Junior Brand Manager

    3 months ago


    Blackheath, South Africa Wholesale Retail Industry Full time

    **Job description** Would you like to join a team of entrepreneurial collaborators? Are you interested in working as a Junior Brand Manager on multiple brands in collaboration with the marketing team? If you are a people’s person who love the rewarding challenge of building brands in an entrepreneurial environment where you can make a difference, we...

  • Store Planner

    7 months ago


    Blackheath, South Africa Ackermans Full time

    **So, what will you do?** - Ensuring the accurate distribution of seasonal stock to optimise sales. - Ensuring the optimal distribution of non-seasonal and seasonal replenishment stock to optimise sales. - Delivering a location plan that allows for the clustering of stores at the required product level. - Delivering seasonal and non-seasonal replenishment...


  • Blackheath, South Africa Ackermans Full time

    We're on the lookout for a Central Planning Administrator to assist Ackermans in achieving its KPIs through the administration of all Central Planning processes. **Key Responsibilities**: **Markdown and deal administration** - Evaluate, Initiate and Implement weekly mark-downs - Run Mark-downs for all active countries (SA, Namibia and Botswana) - Collate...


  • Blackheath, South Africa Ackermans Full time

    **JOB PURPOSE** To **add value** to the Company in driving **product profitability, **by providing exceptional Merchandise insights to relevant stakeholders and to govern and support the Company merchandise plans in line with the Merchandise Strategy - **JOB GRADE** CL - **REPORTING STRUCTURE** **Upward Reporting Relationships**: Central Planning...