Our client based in Johannesburg that specialises in bespoke industrial turnkey solutions is currently looking to employ a Planning Coordinator/ Project Planner.
Main purpose of the position:
- Reporting to the Project Manager and group CEO, the successful incumbent will be expected to accurately capture tasks, update project schedules into Microsoft projects, schedule meetings with clients, assist in FAT, SAT, and commissioning, track and trace materials shortfalls.
Requirements
- Minimum 3 – 5 years’ experience in projects planning and coordination
- Advanced experience with Microsoft Project Professional 2016 or higher
- Advanced computer literacy especially Microsoft Office
- Mechanical Engineering diploma or higher
- Must be able to read mechanical and electrical drawings
- Steel work experience
- Planning Experience in the Manufacturing Industry (Bespoke manufacturing solution)
- Manufacturing industry experience (Machine building and robotics an advantage)
- Advance knowledge and experience of ERP and CRM systems
- Projects administration experience
Responsibilities
Planning Related:
- Preparing projects timing schedules
- Create monthly projects priorities’ list through departmental heads’ engagements
- Track tasks progress and update timing schedules
- Use departmental data and procured materials to arrange departmental project priorities
- Supply manufacturing with rough-cut capacity requirement planning
- Improve planning systems
- Plan to optimise output and meet demand
- Provide “what if” capacity and schedule analysis for resource constraints, and new project
- Plan to minimise effects of resource constraints
- Reschedule backlogs daily, and prioritise and expedite as needed to catch up
- Plan with production supervisors and managers for optimal efficiency to meet deadlines
- Meetings scheduling
Projects and Resource Related:
- Project tracking and tracing – orders and materials
- Track material delivery, react accordingly and follow up
- Meeting recording/minutes capturing
- Communicate regarding schedule adjustments
- Analyse customer status reports; identify and resolve issues
- Ensure delivery terms are met and that correct documentation accompanies consignments
- Resolve material challenge to allow tasks progress flow
- Update clients on progress status on a weekly bases
- Customer liaising
Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying.