{"id":108443,"date":"2026-08-16T09:54:10","date_gmt":"2026-08-16T09:54:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/uncategorized\/production-planning-coordinator\/"},"modified":"2026-08-16T09:54:10","modified_gmt":"2026-08-16T09:54:10","slug":"production-planning-coordinator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/kenya\/jobs\/kiambu\/production-planning-coordinator\/","title":{"rendered":"Production Planning Coordinator"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\/\", \"@type\": \"JobPosting\", \"title\": \"Production Planning Coordinator\", \"description\": \"About the job\\nOur client is looking for a\\nProduction Planning Coordinator\\nto bring structure, visibility, and discipline to our production and inventory planning processes. You'll translate business demand, manufacturing capacity, and material requirements into integrated, executable plans \u2014 helping the business manage the growing complexity that comes with expansion, product diversification, and evolving customer requirements.\\nThis is a role for someone who thrives on turning moving parts into clear, reliable plans, and who's comfortable being the connective tissue between Production, Procurement, Warehousing, Commercial, Finance, Maintenance, and IT.\\nWhat You'll Do\\nIntegrated Production Planning\\nTranslate demand requirements into realistic, executable production plans aligned to manufacturing capability\\nKeep demand and production priorities aligned and clearly communicated\\nDrive production sequencing and scheduling that supports business objectives\\nBase planning decisions on accurate, current information\\nManufacturing Capacity Planning & Optimization\\nEnsure manufacturing capacity is effectively utilized at all times\\nSupport growth and expansion through proactive capacity planning\\nIdentify constraints and bottlenecks early and address them before they bite\\nMinimize production disruptions from capacity limitations\\nInventory & Material Planning Coordination\\nEnsure materials are available when production needs them\\nEliminate inventory shortages and excess inventory exposure\\nSupport procurement planning with timely, accurate information\\nDrive toward zero material-related interruptions to production\\nPlanning Risk Identification & Resolution\\nProactively identify planning risks and coordinate mitigation actions\\nEscalate critical constraints promptly for resolution\\nGive leadership clear visibility into significant planning risks\\nPlanning Governance & Performance Visibility\\nKeep planning information accurate and reliable\\nMonitor performance against plan and drive accountability\\nInvestigate variances and coordinate corrective action\\nDeliver meaningful planning insights and recommendations to leadership\\nSuccess Measures\\nOn-Time Delivery Performance %\\nManufacturing Capacity Utilization %\\nInventory Effectiveness %\\nWhat You Bring\\nEducation\\nBachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Statistics, or a related field\\nExperience Must-Have\\n3\u20135 years' experience in production planning, inventory planning, supply chain, manufacturing operations, or related disciplines\\nProven track record planning manufacturing capacity and coordinating with cross-functional teams\\nExperience working with ERP\/SAP systems and planning tools\\nPreferred\\nExperience within vertically integrated textile manufacturing, or similar environments where cost & inventory control and customer experience are critical\\nExposure to resource and capacity optimization methodologies\\nKey Skills\\nStrong analytical and planning capability\\nSystems and data-oriented mindset\\nHigh coordination and follow-through ability\\nComfort working within ERP\/SAP environments\\nStructured, process-driven approach\\nAbility to manage complexity and multiple moving parts\", \"datePosted\": \"2026-08-14\", \"hiringOrganization\": {\"@type\": \"Organization\", \"name\": \"PIPOSOFT\"}, \"jobLocation\": {\"@type\": \"Place\", \"address\": {\"@type\": \"PostalAddress\", \"addressLocality\": \"Kiambu\", \"addressCountry\": \"KE\"}}, \"directApply\": true, \"validThrough\": \"2026-08-28T23:59:59\", \"employmentType\": \"FULL_TIME\"}<\/script><\/p>\n<p><strong>Company:<\/strong> PIPOSOFT<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location:<\/strong> Kiambu<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job Type:<\/strong> Full Time<\/p>\n<p><strong>Apply Before:<\/strong> 2026-08-28<\/p>\n<h3>Job Description<\/h3>\n<p>About the job<br \/>Our client is looking for a<br \/>Production Planning Coordinator<br \/>to bring structure, visibility, and discipline to our production and inventory planning processes. You&#8217;ll translate business demand, manufacturing capacity, and material requirements into integrated, executable plans \u2014 helping the business manage the growing complexity that comes with expansion, product diversification, and evolving customer requirements.<br \/>This is a role for someone who thrives on turning moving parts into clear, reliable plans, and who&#8217;s comfortable being the connective tissue between Production, Procurement, Warehousing, Commercial, Finance, Maintenance, and IT.<br \/>What You&#8217;ll Do<br \/>Integrated Production Planning<br \/>Translate demand requirements into realistic, executable production plans aligned to manufacturing capability<br \/>Keep demand and production priorities aligned and clearly communicated<br \/>Drive production sequencing and scheduling that supports business objectives<br \/>Base planning decisions on accurate, current information<br \/>Manufacturing Capacity Planning &#038; Optimization<br \/>Ensure manufacturing capacity is effectively utilized at all times<br \/>Support growth and expansion through proactive capacity planning<br \/>Identify constraints and bottlenecks early and address them before they bite<br \/>Minimize production disruptions from capacity limitations<br \/>Inventory &#038; Material Planning Coordination<br \/>Ensure materials are available when production needs them<br \/>Eliminate inventory shortages and excess inventory exposure<br \/>Support procurement planning with timely, accurate information<br \/>Drive toward zero material-related interruptions to production<br \/>Planning Risk Identification &#038; Resolution<br \/>Proactively identify planning risks and coordinate mitigation actions<br \/>Escalate critical constraints promptly for resolution<br \/>Give leadership clear visibility into significant planning risks<br \/>Planning Governance &#038; Performance Visibility<br \/>Keep planning information accurate and reliable<br \/>Monitor performance against plan and drive accountability<br \/>Investigate variances and coordinate corrective action<br \/>Deliver meaningful planning insights and recommendations to leadership<br \/>Success Measures<br \/>On-Time Delivery Performance %<br \/>Manufacturing Capacity Utilization %<br \/>Inventory Effectiveness %<br \/>What You Bring<br \/>Education<br \/>Bachelor&#8217;s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Statistics, or a related field<br \/>Experience Must-Have<br \/>3\u20135 years&#8217; experience in production planning, inventory planning, supply chain, manufacturing operations, or related disciplines<br \/>Proven track record planning manufacturing capacity and coordinating with cross-functional teams<br \/>Experience working with ERP\/SAP systems and planning tools<br \/>Preferred<br \/>Experience within vertically integrated textile manufacturing, or similar environments where cost &#038; inventory control and customer experience are critical<br \/>Exposure to resource and capacity optimization methodologies<br \/>Key Skills<br \/>Strong analytical and planning capability<br \/>Systems and data-oriented mindset<br \/>High coordination and follow-through ability<br \/>Comfort working within ERP\/SAP environments<br \/>Structured, process-driven approach<br \/>Ability to manage complexity and multiple moving parts<\/p>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p>Interested and qualified? Go to PIPOSOFT on www.linkedin.com to apply<br \/>Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myjobmag.co.ke\/apply-now\/1307894\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"display:inline-block;padding:10px 20px;background:#2271b1;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border-radius:4px;\">Apply Now<\/a><\/p>\n<p><small>Source: MyJobMag<\/small><\/p>\n<p><!-- job-expiry: 2026-08-28 --><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Company: PIPOSOFT Location: Kiambu Job Type: Full Time Apply Before: 2026-08-28 Job Description About the jobOur client is looking for aProduction Planning Coordinatorto bring structure, visibility, and discipline to our production and inventory planning processes. 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