Production Planner (Manufacturing)

TL;DR

Production Planner (Manufacturing): Managing production activities, material availability, and work order execution within an ERP environment with an accent on demand fulfillment and resource optimization. Focus on proactively managing production constraints, analyzing operational data, and coordinating across multiple stakeholders to ensure continuity.

Location: Pretoria, South Africa (Onsite)

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in sensor solutions and defense electronics, committed to diversity and innovation.

What you will do

• Analyze production demand and material requirements within the ERP system to ensure schedule achievement.
• Monitor production performance and operational variances to enable timely corrective actions.
• Facilitate planning alignment with project and operations stakeholders to resolve supply constraints.
• Execute work order planning and control to ensure effective resource utilization.
• Perform production data analysis and forecasting to support business decision-making.
• Maintain accurate planning parameters and material availability tracking.

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of production planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Tertiary qualification in Production and Inventory Control, SAPICS Certification, or similar.
• Applied knowledge of MRP, supply chain, and production controlling methodologies.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and ERP-based work order management.
• Strong analytical capabilities and experience in operational reporting.

Nice to have

• Experience with Qmuzik or similar ERP systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working models to support work-life balance.
• Structured onboarding and targeted professional development programs.
• Ergonomic workstations and comprehensive occupational health and safety programs.
• Innovative working atmosphere with modern facilities.
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.