Clothing and Production Planner | Pinetown

Dixie Recruitment

  • Pinetown, KwaZulu-Natal
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 3 hours ago
  • Apply easily
,Large manufacturing company specializing in the visual advertising industry for both indoor and outdoor applications are looking for an experienced Planner to join their team (sublimation print).Skills and Experience:
  • Diploma or Degree in Clothing Production, Fashion Merchandising, or Supply Chain Management (preferred)
  • 3-4 years' experience in clothing production coordination or planning (CMT, retail supplier, or fashion brand environment)
  • Strong understanding of garment manufacturing processes and timelines
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills
  • Strong communication and negotiation abilities
  • Proficiency in MS Office (Excel essential) and production tracking software
  • Own vehicle Advantageous
Duties and Responsibilities:Production Planning and Scheduling:-Develop and maintain production schedules based on sales orders
-Allocate production capacity to CMTs (Cut, Make & Trim units) and monitor workload distribution
-Ensure raw materials and trims are ordered, delivered, and available before production start dates
-Prepare weekly updates on production progress and any potential risks to deadlinesCollaboration:-Act as the main liaison between design, sales, production, quality control, and logistics teams
-Communicate order specifications, timelines, and quality standards to internal teams and suppliers
-Monitor progress and proactively address production delays or material shortagesQuality and Compliance:-Coordinate pre-production sample approvals with the design and sales team
-Work with quality control to ensure garments meet required specifications before shipment
-Ensure compliance with client standards, fabric testing, and labeling requirementsPricing Strategy:-Contributing to the development of pricing strategies to maximize profitability
-Prepare and update detailed cost sheets for each style, including fabric consumption, trims, labour, overheads, and margins
-Negotiate pricing with suppliers to achieve cost targets while maintaining quality
-Analyse and compare quotes from multiple vendors to select the most cost-effective optionInventory Management:-Optimizing stock levels to minimize overstocking and understocking, ensuring sufficient inventory to meet demandTo Apply:Please email your CV to𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝗺𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝗯𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗲𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗹 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗮𝗯𝗼𝘃𝗲.𝗡𝗼 𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗽𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗼𝗿 𝗟𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗲𝗱𝗜𝗻 𝗺𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗲𝗱.We will be in contact with shortlisted candidates who meet the requirements detailed above. If you have not received a reply within 2 weeks, please consider your application unsuccessful.By applying, you confirm that:
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