Johannesburg: Logistics Planner

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Job Summary

This exciting position is based in Johannesburg and suitable if you have at least 5 years experience in Supply Chain Logistics planning. Use minimum stock levels, the Demand Plan, the Production Plan, the Material Plan and ad hoc requests / requirements as an input to plan the movement of raw materials and finished product between national company production sites and sales branches in order to meet Production and Sales requirements.

Requirements:

Matric with relevant Commercial / Operations qualification SAPICS / CIPS certification to your advantage 5 years plus experience in Supply Chain / Logistics planning Food / food ingredient manufacturing experience – to your advantage Broader planning / supply chain experience / exposure preferred Advanced ERP operating and planning skills Advanced EXCEL skills

Duties:

Stock level Optimization: Ensure optimal stock levels to meet customer demand while minimizing carrying costs between national company production sites and sales branches by generating Supply Chain Transfers Replenishment Planning: Develop and execute plans to replenish inventory efficiently Safety Stock Management: Determine and maintian appropriate safety stock levels to buffer against uncertainties Supplier Management: Liaise with local and international suppliers/transport to ensure timely and accurate deliveries Shipping and Transportation” Arrange for the transportation of goods, considering costs, speed and reliability Import/Export Compliance: Ensure compliance with all regulations and documentation requirements for imported goods Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with other departments, such as production, finance and customer service to ensure a cohesive suppy chain strategy Supplier Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain, such as supplier reliability and geopolitical issues Order Fulfilment: Ensure that customer/branch orders are fulfilled accurately and on time Customer Communication: Maintain clear and proactive communication with customer/branches regarding order status and any potential issues Issue Resolution: Quickly address and resolve any issues related to logistics and delivery Reporting to include but not limited to: Inventory Levels, Shipping Schedules and Saving and Cost Reduction reports. If you would like to join a large organisation with your excellent skillset, experience within the Supply Chain space, then this might just be the opportunity you have been looking for. We would like to hear from you.

Logistics Planner position available in Gauteng, Johannesburg. This job position was posted by . The job has been posted on 2024-06-25 in the Transport Logistics Warehouse category

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