Executive - Production Planning

Vacancy at Hayleys Group

Hayleys Group is amongst Sri Lanka's largest, and most respected diversified conglomerates with a turnover in excess of USD 1 Billion. To explore the World of Hayleys, visit us at: www.hayleys.com .

Hayleys Fabric PLC

One of the pioneers in fabric manufacture, situated in Neboda - Horana, is a BOI approved company, listed in the Colombo Stock Exchange, is a subsidiary of Hayleys PLC.

South Asia Textiles Limited is a fully owned subsidiary of Hayleys Fabric PLC which is a leading weft knit fabric manufacturer in Sri Lanka situated in Pugoda.

We are looking for personnel from the Apparel/Fabric industry in the following category. Remuneration will depend on your experience and is negotiable.

Executive – Planning - PPC (Knitting)

We are looking for an enthusiastic and proactive individual to join the Planning Team at South Asia Textiles Limited. This is an excellent opportunity for motivated professionals who are passionate about production planning and eager to build their career within a progressive and innovative organization.

Job Responsibilities:

- Develop and manage high-level production plans and delivery quotations based on order requirements, commitments, available capacity, and material readiness.
- Allocate capacity across production processes, including knitting, dyeing, finishing, printing, and other relevant operations.
- Monitor order progress, identify delivery risks, and coordinate timely recovery actions to achieve OTIF targets.
- Work closely with Marketing, Production, Procurement, Warehousing, Quality, and other relevant teams to align plans and resolve constraints.
- Review order loading, machine capacity, material availability, and production lead times to support reliable delivery commitments.
- Analyze production data and prepare reports to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Lead regular planning reviews and support continuous improvement in planning processes, systems, and KPIs.

Candidate Profile:

- Bachelor's degree (BSc) in Production/Industrial Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 2–3 years of experience in a textile/manufacturing company.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to coordinate across functions and manage changing priorities.
- Excellent communication and organizational abilities.
- Proficiency in planning tools/software is an added advantage, including ERP systems, FastReact, and advanced Excel.

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this challenging role, please submit your application accordingly. The closing date for applications is 12th November 2026.