Supply Chain Planner

Position

Supply Chain Planner

Closing date: 17 March 2026

Incomar is a leading aerospace and defence group based in Centurion, South Africa. We are continuously expanding our specialised product development, production and flight operations capabilities. The group was established in South Africa in 1999, with its origins in military aircraft weapons and avionics integration and flight testing. The group is well established in the local and international industry, with a strong capability in several specialist areas, including

• Systems design, development, and integration.
• System testing on a range of platforms/products.
• Product development.
• Flight test execution and support.

Incomar Dynamics, a subsidiary within the Incomar group of companies, is seeking a motivated individual to take up a role within the Incomar Dynamics Production Division to support the manufacturing activities of the company. This individual will report directly to the Head of Production.

• Matriculant with a section 13 apprenticeship and a 4‑year trade in a manufacturing discipline.
• Police clearance certificate (required prior to commencement of employment).

• 2+ years experience in production planning, MRP/ERP systems, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience and knowledge of manufacturing processes (machining, fabrication, assembly, composites, etc.).
• Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams and manage continuous improvement activities.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Good communicator.
• Able to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Able to multitask.
• Self‑motivated and output driven.
• High work capacity and ability to deliver under pressure.
• Quality driven with good attention to detail.
• Team player.

• Experience in the aerospace, automotive, electronics, or precision engineering sectors is advantageous.
• Strong understanding of business processes in areas such as manufacturing execution, bills of material, supply chain.
• APICS/CPIM or similar certification.
• Ability to interpret technical specifications, engineering drawings and standards.
• Proficiency in manufacturing PLM/ERP systems, process mapping, and project management tools.

• The Supply Chain Planner will procure materials for products from suppliers against the MBOM by utilising MRP with due consideration of lead‑times, economic batch sizing.
• Plan and prioritise supplied items against the master production schedule.
• Monitor supplied items progress, compile status reports, and address issues to keep operations within budget and timelines.
• The role involves close collaboration with design, production, quality assurance and manufacturing teams to ensure smooth operations and continuous improvement in manufacturing activities.

• Perform material requirements planning (MRP); generate and review purchase requisitions and work orders.
• Monitor inventory levels (raw materials, WIP, finished goods); implement replenishment and safety stock policies.
• Planning & scheduling accuracy.
• Inventory optimisation.
• Collaborate with suppliers, production teams, sales and logistics to resolve issues and optimise processes.
• Analyse supply‑chain KPIs and trends; prepare regular performance reports and recommendations.
• Communicate production status and changes to stakeholders; uplift issues as needed.
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks and schedule conflicts.