Production Planner

2 weeks ago


Durban, South Africa SMHR Full time

The incumbent of this position will be required to draw up master schedules to establish sequence and lead times of production in order to meet shipping and dispatch dates aligned to sales forecasts and customer orders.

**Key Performance Areas**:

- Creating, capturing and developing accurate production plans
- Operating computerized planning, scheduling and reporting systems
- Aligning production plans to customer requirements in order of urgency
- Contributing to the development of procedures, work instructions and training manuals
- Track and work with relevant stakeholders in order to deliver excellence
- Adhering to company lead times
- Ensuring no shortages resulting from order placement gaps

**Qualifications & Expertise**:

- Matric
- NQF level 5 qualification in Production Planning, Demand / Supply Planning, Supply Chain Management or relevant discipline
- A minimum of 3 years work experience in a production, demand or supply planning role Experience in scheduling and prioritizing a manufacturing/production process
- Experience in material planning and PO placement is an advantage
- Experience in calculation of safety stock and reorder points an advantage is an advantage

**Competencies**:

- Excellent technical problem-solving abilities
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and manage time effectively
- Has attention to detail, delivers quality work within deadlines, proactive approach
- Ability to work under minimum supervision and take personal initiatives to achieve goals
- Solid production planning knowledge
- Must be computer literate with knowledge of MS Office
- Valid Driver’s License
- Solid material planning knowledge is an advantage
- Good working knowledge of master data creation in the packaging and finished good space is advantageous

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

**Salary**: R38,000.00 - R43,000.00 per month

Ability to commute/relocate:

- Durban, KwaZulu-Natal: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required)

**Education**:

- Diploma (required)

**Experience**:

- production planning: 3 years (required)

Application Deadline: 2023/05/22


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