
Senior Production Planner
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and maintain detailed production schedules aligned with demand forecasts, capacity, and material availability.
- Monitor and adjust schedules to address changes in requirements or constraints.
- Support inventory control across local and international sites.
- Work within the Syspro ERP system to manage planning data, BOMs, routings, and MRP outputs.
- Develop reports and dashboards.
- Identify opportunities to automate manual planning processes.
- Assist in implementing Al-based forecasting and planning tools.
- Analyse demand patterns and production efficiency data and provide recommendations.
- Partner with internal teams to ensure smooth operational flow.
- Participate in meetings and contribute to discussions on capacity, material planning, and demand risks.
- Support small-scale continuous improvement initiatives in planning, systems, and reporting.
- Relevant degree.
- APICS CPIM or equivalent certification advantageous.
- 3—5 years' experience in production planning, preferably in a batch-based manufacturing environment.
- Familiarity with ERP systems and planning modules.
- Strong Excel skills with exposure to Power Bl desirable
- Experience in inventory management and shelf-life control
- Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
- Eagerness to learn advanced planning systems and forecasting techniques.
- Proactive and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Good communication skills for working across departments and with international partner.
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