Planning Supervisor

About the role

jbtm is looking for a Planning Supervisor to oversee production planning in a manufacturing or production environment. The role covers developing and managing production schedules, leading the planning team and coordinating with other departments to keep operations running smoothly.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, review and manage production schedules based on demand forecasts, inventory levels and capacity constraints
• Supervise and guide the production planning team, ensuring accuracy and efficiency
• Coordinate with procurement, manufacturing, logistics and sales teams
• Monitor production performance and adjust plans to meet deadlines and minimise delays
• Analyse production, inventory and demand data to identify trends and improvement opportunities
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to avoid stockouts or excess stock
• Implement and maintain planning systems, tools and best practices
• Identify bottlenecks and recommend process improvements
• Prepare reports and present KPIs such as on-time delivery, schedule adherence, inventory turnover and production efficiency to management
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards and quality requirements

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration or a related field
• Experience in production planning, scheduling or supply chain operations
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred
• Strong understanding of production processes and capacity planning
• Intermediate English

Required skills

• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle)
• Advanced Excel or data analysis skills
• Leadership, communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities

Working conditions: typically in a manufacturing or production environment, with occasional overtime or shift flexibility depending on production demands.