Master Planner

Role Purpose

Key Responsibilities

• Consolidated Master Production Scheduling
  - Develop and maintain the integrated Master Production Schedule across Mining & Construction, Rail, and Automotive divisions.
  - Translate sales forecasts and demand inputs into an aggregate production plan.
  - Provide forward visibility of supply and capacity risks.
  - Facilitate structured planning alignment reviews across divisions.
• Capacity & Resource Planning
  - Conduct Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP) at an aggregate level.
  - Identify shared resource constraints across divisions.
  - Recommend balancing strategies to mitigate bottlenecks.
• Forecast & Inventory Strategy
  - Establish and maintain safety stock policies aligned to service level targets.
  - Drive inventory optimisation initiatives.
  - Monitor and manage slow-moving and excess inventory risk.
  - Align planning outputs to working capital objectives.
• ERP & Planning System Optimisation
  - Lead the implementation and optimisation of Syspro’s MPS and Inventory Optimisation modules.
  - Ensure integrity of MRP parameters (lead times, lot sizes, safety stock, reorder policies).
  - Improve automation and planning discipline within the system.
  - Strengthen master data governance.
• Strategic Planning Support
  - Support the Supply Chain Manager in S&OP-style planning reviews.
  - Provide structured planning insights to leadership.
  - Identify systemic planning risks before they impact operations.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or equivalent.
• 5–6 years’ experience in production planning, MRP, and MPS planning, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• ERP experience (Syspro advantageous).
• Strong analytical and systems thinking capability essential