Your Mission Create, capture, and develop accurate production plans. Operate computerized planning, scheduling, and reporting systems. Align production plans with customer requirements based on urgency. Collaborate with production and finishing departments to ensure clear communication of plans. Monitor and report on progress (actual vs. planned) to relevant stakeholders Maintain high-quality standards within production planning processes. Contribute to the development of procedures, work instructions, and training manuals. Track and improve key performance indicators (KPIs), including: Number of Production Plan Changes Production Scheduling Adherence Deckle Efficiency Adhere to MD creation lead times. Ensure no raw material shortages resulting from order placement gaps. Your profile A diploma or a degree in Production Planning, Demand & Supply Planning, Supply Chain Management OR a related commercial discipline. A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a production, demand, or supply planning role. Proven experience in scheduling and prioritizing within a manufacturing/production environment. Experience in pulp, paper, or packaging materials is advantageous. Experience in SAP master data management (packaging materials and finished goods). Knowledge of material planning and purchase order placement (advantageous). Understanding of safety stock calculations and reorder points (advantageous). Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills. We Offer Location: Richards Bay Mill, 7 Western Arterial, Alton, Richards Bay, 3900. Duration: Permanent. Benefits Health benefits Learning & Development #J-18808-Ljbffr