SAP Production PlannerRkCape TownWorld class manufacturer have an excellent opportunity for an experienced SAP Production Planner.

Reporting to the Planning Manager you will be responsible for : To coordinate, produce and maintain the required production plan information required by operations.

To ensure that all plans are communicated to Production for execution.To ensure all sales demand confirmations are communicated to sales and project management departments.

Schedule, plan, and maintain planned and production orders to satisfy sales order requirements.Plan and control production in accordance with LEAN principles by maintaining optimum work in progress levels and minimize manufacturing lead times.

Synchronize the production plan between various process steps throughout the manufacturing process.Manage and maintain Shop Floor Management system, supporting project meetingsInitiate readiness meetings timeouslyAnalyses trends and manage system issues and initiate cross functional countermeasuresStock take of manufactured itemsRelease of production orders on timeQualifications and experienceRelevant tertiary qualification in operations, commerce, or engineeringAt least 8 years hands on experience in a manufacturing environment with direct reference to the required skills, and able to take production planning to the next levelGood manufacturing process and systems knowledgeSound knowledge of SAP essential