Production Planner (Supply Chain)

SUMMARY:
Production Planner (Supply Chain)

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Production Planner to execute daily production schedules, manage procurement planning, and track KPI performance across all production units. The ideal candidate must have a BEng Industrial or BCom Supply Chain degree, 1–2 years of operational supply chain experience. The position will be based in Cullinan, Gauteng

POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:

• A Bachelor's degree in Bend Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management or similar.
• Valid Drivers Licence and Own Vehicle.
• 2 + Years experience in operational supply chain.
• Beneficial: FMCG experience.
• Strong understanding
  • Strong understanding of operational and procurement planning,
  • Knowledge of supply chain systems and processes,
  • Proficient in statistical demand and forecasting techniques,
  • Strong mathematical and statistical analysis skills,
  • Project management skills.

• Develop, issue, and manage daily production plans and schedules for all production units, ensuring resource and labour availability aligns with production capacity.
• Conduct and review stock build plans, factoring in raw material availability, supplier timelines, and production constraints.
• Monitor, track, and manage actual performance against the production and capacity plans, adjusting where necessary to ensure optimal output.
• Collate and analyse key data, assumptions, and stakeholder inputs to develop accurate, consensus-based forecasts.
• Share, communicate, and publish production plans across departments to ensure alignment and operational transparency.
• Optimise the supply chain by identifying and responding to internal and external factors that impact demand and supply planning.
• Collaborate closely with suppliers to ensure accurate and timely procurement, while maintaining compliance with procurement policies and procedures.
• Conduct regular supplier performance reviews and trend analyses to ensure strategic alignment and improve supply reliability.
• Perform data analysis and generate procurement and planning reports to support decision-making processes.
• Actively participate in the development and execution of departmental strategies to enhance production planning and supply chain performance.
• Liaise regularly with key internal and external stakeholders, including suppliers, to communicate planning updates, identify challenges, and implement best-fit solutions.
• Build strong working relationships with cross-functional teams to enable collaboration, problem-solving, and continuous process improvement.
• Support the long-term strategic planning process by providing input on future capacity, staffing needs, and market trends.
• Analyse historical and current performance data to identify areas for improvement and support business intelligence.
• Drive planning innovations and tactical initiatives that enhance forecasting accuracy, production efficiency, and overall operational effectiveness.
• Support the implementation and review of medium- to long-term plans (6–18 months), aligning them with business goals and departmental focus areas.
• Maintain accurate master data and planning systems to ensure reliability in forecasting and reporting.
• Identify supply chain trends, risks, and opportunities, taking proactive measures to address variances.
• Plan and allocate labour resources effectively to meet production schedules and minimise downtime.