Job Vacancies at Truworths

The Role

• Truworths is seeking an experienced Production Planner for the Truworths Manufacturing division.

Key Responsibilities:

1. SYSTEMS AND PROCESSES

• Demonstrates an understanding of the merchandise related computer system Sync.    
• Challenges the efficiency and effectiveness of systems and proposes modifications.      
• "Effectively and efficiently assists when required with:
  • Raising, amending and approving product PO's;
  • Allocating of fabrics to be cut per job;
  • Loading and amending of contracts and orders;
  • Creating new jobs/cost cards;
  • Fixing line items in Bill of Material."      

2. PRE-PRODUCTION

• Ensure accurate maintenance of production board, including aligning Sync with board on an on-going basis and overseeing the Data Capturer.
• Demonstrates a sense of urgency in meeting deadlines and operates effectively underpressurised time constraints.                                                          

"Sample co-ordination:

Planning:

• Capacity planning and monitoring;
• CMT communication;
• Fabric delivery monitoring;
• Replanning pull forwards, roll out sand extensions;
• Driving of production meetings.”

3. GENERAL ADMINSTRATION

• Ensure consistent approach is used across department for admin.                                            
• Maintain a neat and efficient workstation and filing system.

Requirements:

• Minimum of 5 to 8 years’ experience as a clothing production planner
• Worked as a production planner for an established clothing manufacturer either in a design ware house or factory.
• A solid working knowledge of fabric and trims procurement and supply chain management.
• A solid working knowledge of manufacturing critical path management
• Strong organizational ability and able to coordinate demand vs capacity planning
• Ability to work well under pressure and to work both independently and within a team environment
• Effective communication skills both written and verbal
• Goal and results driven with clear leadership strengths.
• Computer literate with above average excel experience and knowledge.

Other:

• Preferable a diploma in Clothing production management or similar or Bcom degree
• Work experience in an ERP system or similar enterprise resource planning systems

Truworths is committed to transformation and meeting objectives of the Employment Equity Act. Meeting our employment equity goals and targets will be taken into account in our recruitment decisions. People living with disabilities will be viewed favourably.

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Planner

• Based at our Head Office in Cape Town, this position will appeal to a skilled performer who likes to be close to the action. Drawing on your well-honed fashion planning skills, your role will be to develop, implement and control all aspects of merchandise planning to ensure the profitability and efficient servicing of our stores.

Key Responsibilities

• Working closely with our fashion Buyers and suppliers.
• Mastering the powerful systems combination of Retek and Arthur.
• Ensuring that the right mix of merchandise reaches the right stores at the right price, right on time.

Requirements

• 4 or more years of experience preferably with a fashion retailer
• B.Com, B.Sc or other numerate tertiary qualification
• Analytical and organisational skills
• Numeric ability
• Systems orientation & knowledge (PLM; JDA, Arthur; Retek)
• Strong Trader Ability

Reward strategies are aimed at attracting, motivating and retaining employees and at promoting a sustainable high performance culture within the business. Remuneration practices are closely linked to the Group’s business philosophy, purpose, values and vision and to the achievement of Group, team and individual performance objectives. Truworths is committed to transformation and meeting objectives of the Employment Equity Act. Meeting our employment equity goals and targets will be taken into account in our recruitment decisions.