Production Planner

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Date: May 19, 2026

Location: Richards Bay, ZA

Company: Mondi AG

Your Mission:

  • Create, capture, and develop accurate production plans.
  • Operate computerized planning, scheduling, and reporting systems.
  • Align production plans with customer requirements based on urgency.
  • Collaborate with production and finishing departments to ensure clear communication of plans.
  • Monitor and report on progress (actual vs. planned) to relevant stakeholders
  • Maintain high-quality standards within production planning processes.
  • Contribute to the development of procedures, work instructions, and training manuals.
  • Track and improve key performance indicators (KPIs), including:
    • Number of Production Plan Changes
    • Production Scheduling Adherence
    • Deckle Efficiency
  • Adhere to MD creation lead times.
  • Ensure no raw material shortages resulting from order placement gaps.

 

Your profile:

  • A diploma or a degree in Production Planning, Demand & Supply Planning, Supply Chain Management OR a related commercial discipline.
  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a production, demand, or supply planning role.
  • Proven experience in scheduling and prioritizing within a manufacturing/production environment.
  • Experience in pulp, paper, or packaging materials is advantageous.
  • Experience in SAP master data management (packaging materials and finished goods).
  • Knowledge of material planning and purchase order placement (advantageous).
  • Understanding of safety stock calculations and reorder points (advantageous).
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

 

We Offer:

  • Location: Richards Bay Mill, 7 Western Arterial, Alton, Richards Bay, 3900.
  • Duration: Permanent.

Benefits: Health benefits; Learning & Development 

Get in touch:

We strive to create a culture that inspires our people to reach their full potential. Going the extra mile – for colleagues and customers – our people drive our passion for performance and are the key ingredient of Mondi’s success. Be part of our future. 

Do you want to know more about Mondi? We are a global leader in packaging and paper, contributing to a better world through innovative solutions that are sustainable by design. Our global team of 24,000 people works across 100 production sites in more than 30 countries.

Our strength lies in our diversity. We are dedicated to creating a team that reflects the diversity of the world we operate in. We believe in your potential and are committed to supporting you as you grow and learn at Mondi. If you need any accommodations during the recruitment process, please reach out to the contact person listed above.

Only CVs uploaded onto our online career platform will be taken into consideration. With your application, you will be redirected to our recruiting platform. After creating an account, you will receive an activation link. If you do not find the email in your inbox, please check your spam folder or add the address no-reply@mondigroup.com to your “safe list” or address book.

Appointments will be made in line with our Employment Equity Plan. The above advert has minimum requirements listed; however, Management reserves the right to use additional/relevant information as criteria for shortlisting.

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