Location: Durban - La Mercy Job Overview The Production Planner is responsible for developing, coordinating, and maintaining production schedules to ensure efficient manufacturing operations. This role ensures alignment between production capacity, customer demand, and material availability while driving on‑time delivery and continuous improvement within planning processes. Minimum Requirements Qualifications Matric (Grade 12) Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or Operational Management Experience 3–5 years’ experience in a production planning role within a manufacturing environment Experience in assembly manufacturing Exposure to extrusion processes (advantageous) Technical Skills Strong working knowledge of ERP systems (Syspro / Sage preferred) Advanced Microsoft Excel skills Understanding of Bill of Materials (BOMs), routing, and production lead times Knowledge of inventory control and MRP planning principles Exposure to lean manufacturing / contin...