Planner

Secunda - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Advert Summary

Are you a detail-driven professional with a passion for precision planning and project success Were looking for a highly motivated Planner to join our dynamic team and play a key role in driving efficiency across our engineering construction and procurement operations.

Position Overview:

As a Planner you will be instrumental in developing maintaining and monitoring planning and scheduling systems to ensure seamless project execution. Youll be working closely with multidisciplinary teams to create master schedules workforce plans and progress reports ensuring that projects are delivered on time within scope and aligned with strategic goals.

Why Join Us

This is more than just a planning role its an opportunity to be at the heart of project execution and operational success. We offer a supportive forward-thinking work environment where your expertise will directly influence major project outcomes. If youre ready to take ownership of schedules drive efficiencies and contribute to high-impact projects we want to hear from you!

Duties & Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and maintain planning and scheduling systems.
Prepare comprehensive schedules including project objectives master project timelines and manpower allocation plans.
Monitor project progress against established schedules and produce detailed man-hour reports.
Identify variances and recommend effective corrective actions to management to keep projects on track.
Ensure clear communication of schedule expectations and updates to all stakeholders.
Route planning and Route and schedule loads within agreed customer SLA
Plan and optimize route on Alto
Provide support for the operational team and ensure optimal customer service
Plan efficient and safe routes for drivers whilst still ensuring the company remains within government legislation and within time deadlines
Supply information to Unitrans customer services representative Senior Planner and management regarding sales orders and order status
Log errors and track these to resolve timeously.
Effectively communicate daily delivery schedule to Operations Teams Nationally
Daily and hourly reporting on the plan breakdowns delays etc.
Investigate problem orders and provide status updates on Alto and to customer
Geo-code new customers on Alto / Mix Telematics using correct geographical placement to ensure data integrity
Determine the load volume and tonnage to enable maximum utilization.
Liaise with Maintenance Coordinator to plan and schedule vehicle maintenance to reduce downtime
Maximize fleet availability

Minimum Requirements

Qualifications & Experience Required:

A relevant tertiary qualification in Road Transport and Supply Chain Management or Engineering (Degree essential).
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
Proven ability to work collaboratively across teams in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent time management and problem-solving capabilities.
Experience in a similar role: 3 years or more experience

Job Advert SummaryAre you a detail-driven professional with a passion for precision planning and project success Were looking for a highly motivated Planner to join our dynamic team and play a key role in driving efficiency across our engineering construction and procurement operations.Position Over...