Durban North. A well-established clothing manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Production Planner to join their team. At least 3 years' apparel production planning experience, together with advanced Sync and Excel skills, is essential.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and manage production schedules to meet delivery deadlines
Maintain, configure, and optimise the Sync PLM / ERP system
Raise and track production jobs in SAP
Build and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs)
Monitor factory capacity, workflow, and production targets
Coordinate material availability with procurement, warehouse, and logistics teams
Generate production reports and analyse performance
Liaise with design, production, cutting, sewing, and dispatch teams to ensure smooth operations
Requirements:
Minimum 3 years' experience in apparel production planning within a clothing manufacturing environment
Advanced Sync PLM / ERP (super-user level) experience is essential
Practical SAP experience
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis)
Strong understanding of garment construction, CMT processes, and production workflows
Excellent planning, analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
High attention to detail with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines