Cape Town: Planning Manager posted by Hire Resolve

Hire Resolve’s client is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Planning Manager to join their team in the packaging industry in the Western Cape. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the planning and scheduling of production activities, ensuring that deadlines are met and inventory levels are maintained at optimal levels.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement production schedules to meet customer demand and optimize production efficiency
• Coordinate closely with sales, production, and procurement teams to ensure seamless production planning
• Monitor inventory levels and develop strategies to minimize excess inventory while ensuring availability of materials for production
• Analyze production data and provide insights to improve production efficiency and reduce costs
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and implement process improvements
• Provide leadership and direction to the planning team, ensuring high levels of performance and motivation
• Stay up-to-date on industry trends and best practices in production planning

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, or related field
• At least 5 years of experience in production planning in the packaging industry
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Proficient in MS Office and production planning software
• Experience with ERP systems preferred

Must be able to work extended hours in line with the project requirements
Contact Hire Resolve today for your next career-changing move

• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Ashley Feldtmann at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: *****@*****.co.za

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.