Planner: Master Data

Job Title - Planner: Master Data

Weir Minerals

Isando

Onsite

Purpose of Role:

Implement strategies to improve safety, productivity, quality and cost consistent with the business plan.

Why choose Weir:

Be part of a global organization dedicated to building a better future: At Weir, the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing, quickly adapting and continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it is exciting.

An opportunity to grow your own way: Everything moves fast in the dynamic world of Weir. This creates opportunities for us to take on new challenges, explore new areas, learn, progress and excel. Best of all, there is no set path that our people must take. Instead, everyone is given the support and freedom to tailor-make their own career and do the best work of their lives.

Feel empowered to be yourself and belong: Weir is a welcoming, inclusive place, where each individual’s contribution is recognized and all employees are encouraged to innovate, collaborate and be themselves. We continually focus on people and their wellbeing. We believe in fairness and choose to be honest, transparent and authentic in everything we do.

Key Responsibilities:

• Safety First:
  • Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world class safety culture.
  • Maintain the safety of all systems and processes in the Isando Machine Shop and implement world class safety practices as guided by the Health and Safety department and senior management
• SAP ERP Master Data Ownership & Reporting:
  • Manages all SAP master data related to production planning, including BOMs, routings, work centers, MRP parameters, order alignment and accuracy of material postings.
  • Ensures strong utilisation of SAP reports such as COGI, COOIS and all relevant planning/production reports to guide plant stakeholders and support decision‑making across Foundry, Machine Shop and Rubber Plant operations.

•  Production Scheduling Support & Planner Management
  • Supports daily scheduling activities by working closely with production planners and specialists, ensuring accurate MRP action messages, capacity planning inputs, job pack quality and order slotting.
  • Oversees planning processes that align production plans with labour availability, machine uptime and material constraints to achieve optimal execution and on‑time delivery.

• Master Data Integrity, Process Control & Continuous Improvement
  • Maintains end‑to‑end integrity of planning‑related master data and system controls, including demand management, MPS structures, subcontract order data, NCR‑linked negative orders, and stock availability requirements.
  • Supports Lean implementation, drives continuous improvement, supports technical analysis of performance, and ensures effective use of visual management tools.
• Leadership
  • Adherence to all statutory SHE and housekeeping requirements
  • Adhere to Duty of Care Policy at all times

Job Knowledge/Education and Qualifications:

• Degree in Industrial Engineering / Mechanical Engineering / Computer Science.
• SAP Certificates (PP/MM)  will be advantageous
• Knowledgeable in SAP and MES systems
• Computer literate – MS Office Suite
• 8-10 years relevant experience in a manufacturing environment

Founded in 1871, Weir is a world leading engineering business with a purpose to make mining operations smarter, more efficient and sustainable. Thanks to Weir’s technology, our customers can produce essential metals and minerals using less energy, water and waste at lower cost. With the increasing need for metals and minerals for climate change solutions, Weir colleagues are playing their part in powering a low carbon future. We are a global family of 11,000 uniquely talented people in over 60 counties, inspiring each other to do the best work of our lives.

For additional information about what it is like to work at Weir, please visit our Career Page and LinkedIn Life Page.

Weir is committed to an inclusive and diverse workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, age, or any other legally protected status.

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