Toyota SA Corporation is currently recruiting for a Production Planner to work in Durban permanent.


MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES :

Draws up master schedule to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to sales forecasts or customer orders.
Analyses production specifications and plant capacity data and performs mathematical calculations to determine manufacturing processes, tools, and human resource requirements.
Plans and schedules workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
Plans sequence of fabrication, assembly, installation, and other manufacturing operations for guidance of production workers. Confers with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects.
Expedites operations that delay schedules and alters schedules to meet unforeseen conditions.
Prepares production reports.
Prepare lists of required materials, tools, and equipment.
May prepare purchase orders to obtain materials, tools, and equipment.
Ensure timely placement and delivery of components in production lines
Expedite and reschedule open purchase orders to suit production planning requirements.
Share, communicate and report on variances to both internal and external supply chain
Interact with Sales to understand demand forecast drivers.
Use and maintain Oracle data as the primary planning system tool
Gather, analyse and validate data.
Share data with relevant departments.
Maintain good relationships among technical buyers, sales, production supervisors and quality.
PERSONAL COMPETENCES

Education

Grade 12 or higher
Certificate or diploma in logistics and/or production will be an advantage
Experience and skills

Min of 2 years in a planning/procurement role within a manufacturing facility
Experience with Oracle or SAP MRP processes will be an advantage
A knowledge and aptitude for engineering
Competent Skills in Microsoft Office
Experience of statistical reporting, forecasting and understanding of financial and operational impacts of forecasting

To Apply Candidates please apply sending cv and qualifications.