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Johannesburg: Inventory and Materials Planner – Midrand

Johannesburg: Inventory and Materials Planner – Midrand

Posted on 2025-08-18 00:00:00

Employer Unspecified
Category Transport / logistics / warehouse
Location Gauteng  / Johannesburg

Job Summary

Purpose Statement To oversee the entire Raw Materials & Packaging Materials (Primary/Secondary/Tertiary/ Consumables) portfolio to satisfy factory demand, while meeting the businesss overall desired inventory levels, Cash landing and procurement strategy. Material Planning and Scheduling: Achieve a constant flow of raw materials to satisfy the production requirements and ensure that forecasts are sent to suppliers to secure materials. Schedule the supply of materials/components to meet production requirements and minimum stock levels. Day-to-day order management and management of deliveries Develop and maintain accurate material requirement plans for Raw Materials based on the MPS. Highlight variations in mix that could drive OOS & High Stock cover Analyse material usage trends and adjust planning parameters to improve forecasting accuracy. Organize and schedule raw material procurement in a timely and systematic manner Analyse and react to business demand planning data Procurement and Supplier Management: Manage the raw and packaging material procurement to meet new product launches or new market openings. Orders for Raw materials to be placed via Factory SAP once contracts are set up and created. Liaise with the Commercial team/KAM to set up and manage supplier contracts, procurement plans and KPIs. Track & compare Raw material orders vs delivery QTYs to ensure supplier performance is measured & possible risk is highlighted Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers Support sustainability initiatives by sourcing from ethical and sustainable suppliers Develop contingency plans for supply disruptions (e.g., ingredient shortages, supplier non-compliance, etc.). Identify and qualify secondary suppliers where possible. Inventory and Cost Management: Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses, improve effectiveness, quality and to minimize risk. Minimise obsolete stock and ensure business is left with minimum liability. Develop and Report on the Raw material portfolio KPIs and provide inventory analysis on entire portfolio. Procure the correct levels of materials to ensure no risk of stock out or obsolescent stock. Forecast & accountability for Period end/Year End cash landing for entire Raw material portfolio. Ensure data accuracy in ERP systems Cross Functional Collaboration: Resolve issues related to material shortages, delivery delays, and quality discrepancies Liaise with the Production Planner and Factory Operations team daily Coordinate with quality assurance/laboratory to ensure materials meet required standards. Liaise with the Raw Material and Packaging Warehouse Manager daily Participate in cross-functional meetings to discuss and resolve material planning and supply chain issues Liaise with the Raw Material and Packaging Warehouse Manager daily Communicate with Customer Service team Individual Market risks or opportunities Education and Experience required A degree or equivalent tertiary qualification (Preferably in Operations/ Logistics Management or in one or more of the numerical sciences) B-Tech or University Degree. SAP experience essential 3 years experience in materials or production planning within a manufacturing / FMCG environment. Proficiency in SAP for scheduling and inventory control. Proven ability to manage inventory levels, lead times, and optimise stock usage. Experience coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to ensure on-time material delivery. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to interpret data and make sound planning decisions. Salary – R50 – R60 kpm CTC

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