Product Planner

4 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Barron Full time

**JOB PURPOSE**
The purpose of the Planner is to forecast product needs based on sales histories and develop a product line plan that assures the profitability of a product category.

**JOB OBJECTIVES**

**Forecasting and budget management**
- Accountable for planned revenue, forecast as well as achieving set budget by reviewing product lines and product line productivity, ensuring that there are enough items per product line to meet targets, suggesting items for last buy, identifying redundant stock as well as products for promotion.
- Responsible for Managing New Product budget, by making sure that new product presented by Buyer does not exceed budget.
- Monitor and show responsibility on achieving key performance indicators (KPIs) (i.e., sales plan, gross profit, cost reductions, stock turns, and closing stock). Assess and highlight areas of positive performance and identify areas where improvement is required, and implement appropriate action for their area of control

**Management of product line per category**
- Responsible for managing the current stock on record and product life cycle by conducting research, analyzing consumer trends, looking for opportunities within Barron competitors as well as working with the Buyer to develop features in existing products to suit specific target markets.

**Stock Management according to sales**
- Plan stock level requirements according to forecast and budgeted stock turns
- Manage clearance at appropriate times
- Assess performance weekly of SKU's and manage stock levels up and down in order to meet required sales
- Analyse and evaluate Key Performance Indicators (i.e., sales plans, cost reductions, forward covers, Chain Sales to Stock Ratio (CSS) and stockturn). Consider trends, supplier efficiency and lead times when under their area of control reviewing recommendations

**JOB REQUIREMENTS**

**Qualification**
- NQF 7: Degree in Finance/ Economics / Supply Chain Management

**Knowledge**

Financial Modelling

Forecasting and Product management

Product Cycle Management

Data management

Financial Acumen

Merchandise Cycle

Managing Budgets

Range Construction

**Experience**
Demand Planner 3-5 Years

Wholesale or retail experience 3-5 years

Experience with financial forecasting of a product range 2-3 years

**Skills**
Excel - advanced

Powerpoint

Financial Analysis

Attention to detail

Communication

Microsoft D365

JustEnough

Research skills

Verbal comprehension

Numerical Comprehension

Analytical Reasoning

**Competencies**
Analysis and Judgement

Initiative and Responsibility

Organisational Awareness

Systematic Approach

Results and Goal orientation

**Additional**
Flexibility regarding working hours

South African citizen

**Reports to**
Planning Manager

**Key Relationships**
Internal:
Buyers

Supply Planning

Warehouse

External:
None

  • Production Planner

    2 months ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Pollock and Associates Full time

    Production Planner Manufacturing Johannesburg North, Johannesburg - Gauteng - South Africa As a Production Planner, you will play a vital role in orchestrating the efficient and seamless production of the company products. You will be responsible for planning and coordinating manufacturing activities, ensuring optimal resource utilization, and maintaining...

  • Production Planner

    1 day ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Pollock and Associates Full time

    Production Planner Manufacturing Johannesburg North, Johannesburg - Gauteng - South Africa As a Production Planner, you will play a vital role in orchestrating the efficient and seamless production of the company products. You will be responsible for planning and coordinating manufacturing activities, ensuring optimal resource utilization, and maintaining...

  • Production Planner

    2 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Four Point 0 Full time

    Production Planner - 2024-04-24 - 2024-05-24 - Permanent - JHB000059 - Manufacturing- Gauteng, JHB - Eastern Suburbs - TBCManufacturing company is looking for Production Planner to join their team. - The **Production Planner** will be required to track production progress and hours to generate weekly factory report. Monitor and track any part shortages....

  • Production Planner

    2 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Pollock and Associates Full time

    Production Planner ManufacturingJohannesburg North, Johannesburg - Gauteng - South AfricaAs a Production Planner, you will play a vital role in orchestrating the efficient and seamless production of the company products. You will be responsible for planning and coordinating manufacturing activities, ensuring optimal resource utilization, and maintaining an...

  • Production Planner

    1 week ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Talent 101 Full time

    **Must be able to work in a fast paced and high performing environment.** Qualifications: - Matric - Diploma/certificate in Production and Inventory management - Minimum of 4 years of FMCG as a Production Planner - Experience in the FMCG or food manufacturing industry is essential **Responsibilities**: - Evaluating purchase orders to create efficient...

  • Production Planner

    1 week ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa E&D Recruiters Full time

    **Our client in the manufacturing industry in Johannesburg South, requires a Production Planner to join them. The successful applicant will have experience on Syspro.** **Job Title***: Production Planner** **Geographical area***: Johannesburg South, Gauteng** **Salary range***: R 20 000.00 CTC pm** **The successful incumbent will be responsible for**: -...

  • Production Planner

    2 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Four Point 0 Full time

    Production Planner Permanent JHB00005 Manufacturing Gauteng, JHB Eastern Suburbs TBCManufacturing company is looking for Production Planner to join their team. The Production Planner will be required to track production progress and hours to generate weekly factory report. Monitor and track any part shortages. Generate purchase orders for anystock shortages...

  • Production Planner

    2 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Professional Resources Partners Pty Ltd Full time

    **Production Planner** Location: Aeroton **Duties**: - Placing orders on SAP - Production administration - Capturing wages - Invoicing - Placing orders for raw materials - Participating in stock taking Minimum requirements: - SAP - 3 years’ experience in a similar role and manufacturing environment. - Good communications skills

  • Production Planner

    2 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Talent 101 Full time

    Must be able to work in a fast paced and high performing environment.Qualifications: Matric Diploma/certificate in Production and Inventory management Minimum of 4 years of FMCG as a Production Planner Experience in the FMCG or food manufacturing industry is essentialResponsibilities: Evaluating purchase orders to create efficient production schedules....

  • Production Planner

    4 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Pillango Placements Full time

    **Gauteng**, JHB - South** **R 30000 - R 40000 Monthly Cost To Company (Market related, Negotiable)** Our client is one of South Africa's largest manufacturers of food packaging solutions. A Production Planner is required to coordinate and oversee the company's plant operations, ensuring implementation of best practice across all levels. The position will...

  • Production Planner

    7 days ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Fenris Personnel CC Full time

    **Responsibilities**: Evaluating purchase orders to create suitable production schedules. Estimating the amount of material and shifts required for production to complete orders to standard. Promptly addressing and resolving production issues to minimize delays in production. Coordinating production operations in accordance with material, labour, and...

  • Production Planner

    3 months ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Professional Resources Partners Pty Ltd Full time

    Production PlannerLocation: AerotonDuties:Placing orders on SAPProduction administrationCapturing wagesInvoicingPlacing orders for raw materialsParticipating in stock takingMinimum requirements:SAP3 years’ experience in a similar role and manufacturing environment.Good communications skills

  • Production Planner

    2 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Professional Resources Partners Pty Ltd Full time

    Production PlannerLocation: AerotonDuties:Placing orders on SAPProduction administrationCapturing wagesInvoicingPlacing orders for raw materialsParticipating in stock takingMinimum requirements:SAP3 years' experience in a similar role and manufacturing environment.Good communications skills

  • Production Planner

    4 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Professional Resources Partners Pty Ltd Full time

    Production PlannerLocation: AerotonDuties:Placing orders on SAPProduction administrationCapturing wagesInvoicingPlacing orders for raw materialsParticipating in stock takingMinimum requirements:SAP3 years’ experience in a similar role and manufacturing environment.Good communications skills

  • Product Planner

    3 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Barron Trading Pty Ltd Full time

    The purpose of the planner is to forecast product needs based on sales histories and develop a product line plan that assures the profitability of a product category. **Duties**: Forecasting and budget management Accountable for planned revenue, forecast as well as achieving set budget by reviewing product lines and product line productivity, ensuring that...

  • Production Planner

    2 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Fenris Personnel CC Full time

    Responsibilities:Evaluating purchase orders to create suitable production schedules.Estimating the amount of material and shifts required for production to complete orders to standard.Promptly addressing and resolving production issues to minimize delays in production.Coordinating production operations in accordance with material, labour, and equipment...

  • Product Planner

    1 week ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Barron Full time

    **JOB PURPOSE** The purpose of the Planner is to forecast product needs based on sales histories and develop a product line plan that assures the profitability of a product category. **JOB OBJECTIVES** **Forecasting and budget management** - Accountable for planned revenue, forecast as well as achieving set budget by reviewing product lines and product...

  • Production Planner

    2 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Pillango Placements Full time

    Gauteng, JHB - South**R R 40000 Monthly Cost To Company (Market related, Negotiable)Our client is one of South Africa's largest manufacturers of food packaging solutions. A Production Planner is required to coordinate and oversee the company's plant operations, ensuring implementation of best practice across all levels. The position will be based in...

  • Production Planner

    3 weeks ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa Mass Staffing Projects Full time

    **Job Information** - Location- Manufacturing Jobs in Johannesburg- Salary- R564k - R480k- Job Type- Permanent- Education- Degree in Chemistry, Engineering, Food Science- Experience- 5+ years' experience- Reference- EL09122021GR- - logistics.jobs(at)staffingprojects.co.za- Fax- 0867247757A chemical & FMCG manufacturing company is currently looking to fill...

  • Production Planner

    1 month ago

    Johannesburg, South Africa IntelliStaff Full time

    Area: Germiston We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Production Planner to join our team. The Production Planner will play a critical role in coordinating and optimizing production processes to ensure timely and efficient manufacturing of steel products. This role requires a keen understanding of production planning principles, excellent...