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Operations Planning Coordinator
Fruitways · Somerset West
Job description
About the role
Fruitways is seeking a self‑motivated Operations Planning Coordinator to support its planning team at the Somerset West office. The role focuses on coordinating fruit handling operations, updating supply plans, and ensuring smooth communication across internal and external stakeholders to meet demand.
Key responsibilities
- Coordinate harvest delivery schedules and allocate RA/CA resources efficiently.
- Monitor daily deliveries, manage CA plans, and oversee storage coordination.
- Draft weekly presort plans and align rebin RA/CA allocations.
- Track bin allocation, ageing, and stock levels for accurate inventory management.
- Collaborate with the Operations Planner to align supply plans with demand, report deviations, and update operational plans with actuals.
- Manage internal bin transfers, assist with loading and opening CA rooms for presorting and packing.
- Execute weekly empty‑bin schedules and coordinate movements between agents and growers.
- Facilitate weekly operations meetings, communicating plans to internal teams and external partners.
Required profile
- Tertiary qualification in Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or a related field.
- At least 2 years of relevant experience, preferably in a fruit packaging environment.
- Strong analytical ability and data‑driven decision making.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Willingness to work weekends during peak season.
- Own vehicle and a valid driver’s licence for travel between operational units.
Required skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
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