Role Purpose:

Support the capacity management process by coordinating supply risk and capacity confirmation meetings to avoid supply risk to production. Systems data input and maintenance by updating and reviewing system data to ensure accurate system output. Support the EKL/Systems Specialist with planning, forecasting and reporting on Procurement financials for FMK (Forum Material Kosten / EKL (Einkaufsleistung) in terms of actual performance versus budget based on macro and group indicators to ensure that the company is aligned to Group standards and to meet Corporate objectives.

Qualification

• A recognised university Degree / National Diploma in the following disciplines: Purchasing, Logistics, Commerce, Finance, Business Management

Experience

• 2 5 years of Purchasing and / or Logistics experience, preferably within the motor- or related industries

Possible Tasks within this Role

• Prepare, present and issue Supplier Risks and Capacity Overview reports in an effort to create transparency and to implement solutions
• Prepare, analyse and issue INCA capacity reports in an effort to create transparency and to minimise capacity risk
• Investigate, analyse and respond to Carry over Parts (COP) request from the VW Group in an effort to secure capacity
• Creation and updating of new / existing capacities vs demand to assess if the supply meets the demand against capacity constraints in an effort to secure sufficient capacity installed at suppliers
• Verify and maintain a supplier restriction catalogue for purchased parts to ensure that supplier capacity restrictions are taken into account for production scheduling
• Create Purchase orders in SAP to ensure once off goods ordering, receipt, invoicing and payment
• Create Part Supply Agreements in SAP to ensure series parts ordering, receipt, invoicing and payment
• Create Vendor Codes in SAP to ensure payment for series parts and goods receipt from vendors
• Support and maintain current and new supplier registrations database in local and group systems to ensure system data accuracy
• Maintain User System data in local and group systems by running system error trap reports to ensure system user assignment accuracy
• Activate purchase part price changes in SAP to ensure latest part price to be active for payment correctness
• Provide systems problem solving support to all users, internal customers and suppliers by liaising with relevant stakeholders in order to ensure workflow continuation and identify future opportunities for optimisation
• Identify and support with new systems and process implementation by liaising with the Group and Regions for best practice opportunities to ensure efficiencies and that the company is aligned to the Group
• Prepare and report on Procurement FMK performance of monthly actuals and forecast vs budget in order to meet corporate objectives.
• Prepare Procurement FMK budget and 5-year outlook in order to meet corporate objectives (Planning Round).
• Other ad-hoc tasks from time to time in an effort to balance the teams capacity and to have the desired output for the department

Essentials

• Working knowledge of Capacity management processes and planning
• Working knowledge of Purchasing Systems and Processes
• Capacity planning and management skills
• Computer Literacy is essential (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP)
• Ability to analyse and capture data accurately
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Presentation skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Self-motivated and driven
• Ability to manage and balance multiple tasks simultaneously

Added Advantage

• SAP knowledge and experience

Should you wish to apply please email your CV through to Meriek Robinson at *****@*****.co.za

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.

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