Production Planner (Retail)

Reference: 5081 DB
Consultant: Dorei Barnes

Job Description:

• The Production Analyst & Planner is responsible for day to day monitoring and planning of production orders to ensure production orders are delivered on time and in full. The Production Analyst & Planner is also responsible for the development, implementation and modification of internal production reports and key measurements.
• Monitor and enhance production reports that track the various stages of apparel manufacturing.
• Measure factory and supporting service providers (CMT’s) output against set targets and timelines.
• Measure factory and supporting service providers (CMT’s) capacities in units, minutes or pieces.
• Forecast the sustainable output of the factory in accordance with strategic operational targets.
• Track and report on the cost recovery of each manufacturing department.
• Compare actual and estimated product costings and report on exceptions.
• Review Bills of Materials (BOMs) to ensure accuracy and that they reflect the latest manufacturing pricing.
• Engage in benchmarking studies to establish areas of potential operational improvement.
• Measure and report monthly, weekly and daily on key performance indicators of the manufacturing division.
• Analyse production statistics of operational performance and make recommendations.
• Managing stock aging of finished goods, work-in-process and trims.
• Performing cost benchmarking studies to identify areas of cost saving.
• Implement financial and operational best practices in the manufacturing planning division.
• Maintain a documented system of policies and procedures for the manufacturing division.
• Support the annual financial audit with reference to the company’s product costing methodology.
• Analyse labour and overhead rates and suggest adjustments in absorption rates when necessary.
• Create additional analyses and reports as requested by management.
• Management of the production planning and administration staff.

Qualifications:

• BCom Graduate, and Honours degree advantages
• Minimum 3 years work experience
• Strong Excel skills
• Good leadership and communication skills demonstrated on application
• Report writing skills
• Power BI knowledge will be advantageous
• Staff management experience

How to Apply:

• Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za.
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
• We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.