PLANNING MANAGER

Recruiter:

Benclo

Job Ref:

JHB000503/MP

Date posted:

Thursday, January 30, 2025

Location:

Capetown, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Planning Manager- Bellville South (CPT)

Career Opportunity

The Planning Manager will be responsible for the scheduling and timeliness of the production process to ensure that the company meets its customer delivery dates.

Key Responsibilities

Creating and monitoring production schedules to ensure that production targets are met in terms of quality, quantity and the agreed time frame
Scheduling and tracking of production orders to ensure delivery capability
Creation of an aggregated requirements plan from various customer forecasts to calculate net production requirements.
Analysis and optimisation of production capacities, considering machine and personnel resources
Collaboration with Purchasing and Logistics to ensure on on-time availability of resources
Monitoring production processes and adjusting production planning in case of changes in customer demands
Close coordination with the production, purchasing, warehouse and sales departments to ensure continuous improvements
Identification and implementation of process improvements with the target of increasing efficiency and reducing production costs
Ensure optimal stock levels within production and in the finished goods warehouse
Responsible for determining, setting and checking safety stocks in the entire production process including finished goods warehouse
Close cooperation with product development to ensure a smooth handover from development to series production
Coordination and harmonization of production planning within an international production network to ensure optimal delivery performance.
Initiation and management of continuous improvement projects i.e. lean management to increase efficiency or optimise buffer stocks within production.

Skills and Attributes:

Strong attention to detail

Excellent communication skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Proactive problem-solving skills
Strong organizational skills

Requirements

Grade 12
Professional experience in production planning for a fast-paced manufacturing facility.
Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
Sound knowledge of ERP Systems and production planning tools
Strong communication skills
Ability to work in a team
High degree of personal initiative and sense of responsibility
Sound knowledge and practical experience in the application of lean management principles to optimise production and planning processes.
Ability to develop and implement innovative solutions for complex production challenges.
Ability to communicate complex production plans and strategies clearly, both internally to the team, management and external stakeholders.
Experience in change management activities: You understand how to deal with changes in the production environment and can lead and motivate colleagues through the change process.
proficiency in English and Afrikaans
Reliable transport
Be able to work well individually and within a group.

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR CV IN A WORD FORMAT INCLUDING A PHOTO.
UNSUITABLE APPLICANTS WILL NOT RECEIVE A RESPONSE.

Closing date: 14th February 2025

POSITION INFO:
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