Planning Officer at JMG Limited

JMG is a diversified solution provider with a broad portfolio in power generation, electrical infrastructures, and industrial equipment. With over 20 years of experience in Africa and strong partnerships with some of the world’s leading brands, JMG combines global technologies and regional expertise to fulfill the African market's development needs.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Planning Officer

Location: Gbagada, Lagos
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary

• Responsible for developing and managing the production schedule for all operations.
• Ensure that manufacturing activities are aligned with customer orders, inventory targets, and resource availability to meet delivery deadlines efficiently.
• Work cross-functionally with procurement, engineering, inventory, and operations teams to optimize production flow and maintain schedule adherence.

Responsibilities

• Develop the production schedule detailing all tasks and when they should be completed to meet the predicted completion date.
• Monitor and adjust production plans to accommodate changes in demand, supply delays, or equipment availability.
• Create a better workflow that uses company resources more effectively.
• Liaise with Material Controller to ensure timely availability of parts and raw materials to minimize downtime and escalate critical shortages.
• Follow up to ensure assigned jobs align with the plan.
• Update and amend Bill of Materials (BOMs) in the ERP system (AX) based on design changes, substitutions, or corrective actions from engineering.
• Monitor production progress to ensure timely delivery. Identify delays and adjust schedules accordingly to meet deadlines.
• Evaluate current production processes and recommend improvements.
• Generate production reports.

Requirements

• Interested candidates should possess relevant qualifications with 3 - 5 years work experience.

Competencies:

• Strong understanding of manufacturing resource planning
• Experience in production and material planning
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Able to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines
• Strong reporting skills
• Highly enthusiastic with strong problem-solving skills
• Highly attentive to details
• Professional in MS. Office skills, Primavera, etc
• Strong ERP knowledge and experience.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should send their CV to: F.esawe@jmglimited.com using the Job Title as subject of the mail.