How you'll role

As a Production Planner in Durban, you will play a critical role in steering and coordinating the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process. You will ensure adherence to outlined processes, perform root-cause analyses, and take the necessary actions to optimize supply chain metrics. Your analytical skills will be crucial as you develop and execute product demand plans, manage processes for new and existing products, and collaborate with sales teams to enhance forecast accuracy. This role demands a strategic thinker dedicated to improving supply chain processes and reducing costs.

What you'll do

• Coordinate and steer the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process

• Ensure adherence to outlined processes for S&OP and demand planning

• Conduct root-cause analysis of supply chain metrics and implement suitable actions

• Ensure completion of action items from S&OP meetings

• Develop and execute product demand plans to meet organizational goals

• Manage demand planning processes for new and existing products

• Collaborate with sales teams to improve forecast accuracy

• Analyze and interpret supply chain data to optimize processes

• Use analytical models for forecasting, capacity, and production planning

• Engage in capacity planning and warehouse capacity management