Planner Production

Africa’s leading specialist in the manufacturing of premium knitted and woven mattress fabric based in Elsies River industrial is seeking to fill the role of Planner.

**Job Summary**

The Planner will coordinate administration and planning of production scheduling activities according to Sales demand, safety stock requirements, service level agreements and Company quality standards. He/she will assist in ensuring that the Company’s products are produced on time and in full.

**Job Requirements**
- Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged people.
- Physically fit and healthy.

**Qualifications and Experience**:

- National Senior Certificate.
- Diploma in Supply Chain, Business Management or a similar field is preferred.
- 3-5 years’ production planning experience within a manufacturing or related environment is essential.
- Extensive 3 years’ experience in ERP/ MRP within a manufacturing or production environment
- A demonstrable understanding in the planning process from start to completion.
- Computer literate - Strong Microsoft Excel skills
- Experience in ERP systems (SYSPRO knowledge is advantageous).
- Experience in FMCG or têxtile production would be advantageous.

**Duties and Responsibilities**, include but are not limited to the following:

- Create weekly production schedule for manufacturing departments namely; Knitting, Sampling, Extrusion and Texturizing department.
- Follow production guidelines and standards when constructing production plans.
- Plan to ensure we manufacture on time and in full and supply reasons past dues.
- Engage with production personnel to ensure the manufacturing processes run reliably and efficiently through weekly planning meetings.
- Capture all sales orders on the planning system and monitor WIP. Resolve discrepancies.
- Report to Manager on the status of plan attainment and lead times, expediting operations that delay schedules and altering schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
- Communicate potential late deliveries.
- Identify and report priorities in finishing to maintain delivery commitments and on time order fulfilment.
- Communicate with relevant customers.
- Plan replenishment of Safety stock to ensure no stock outs and maximize stock turn ratios.
- Update and maintain Production Planning Board by; ensuring all job changes and cancellations are updated and all changes to piece tickets are corrected in the departments accordingly.
- Walk through production department and update by confirming if the correct jobs are running and current meters on pieces.
- Action all instructions from Manager to ensure lead times are achieved.
- Supporting and driving improvement projects within the department and company.
- Assist with stock take process.
- General; perform ad hoc duties given by your manager.

**Behavioural Aspects Required**
- Analytical skills to assess the viability of planning proposals and assess their suitability against the various planning practices, policies and procedures.
- Competent in problem-solving / problem analysis.
- Excellent communication, both written and verbal.
- Resilient character.
- Experience using IT systems including database management.
- Strong organisation skills with an ability to juggle multiple projects and prioritise associated administration.
- Experience of managing conflicting workloads and priorities.
- Evidence of working as a team player with an ability to lead on projects when required.
- Highly numerate and able to deal with large volumes of data.
- Understanding of supply chain processes and concepts.
- Multi-tasking capability without compromising on quality.

**Job Type**: Permanent

**Salary**: R0.01 - R0.10 per month