Buyer / Planner - Johannesburg

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Logic 360 Group Full time
Our Company is seeking the skills and expertise of a vibrant and energetic Buyer/ Planner.

Key duties and responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

  • Performs and manages day-to-day data collection, implementation, supplier improvement and process improvement within the company and between the company and its suppliers to achieve effective competitive supply chains.
  • Develop and enhance processes, systems and reporting to drive supply chain demands & efficiencies.
  • Negotiates pricing and contracts with all suppliers.
  • Maintain DDMRP systems and tools.
  • Execute SAP purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders to suppliers.
  • Establish purchasing planning priorities. Maintain authorized replenishment inventory levels to meet financial objectives and promotional strategy.
  • Produce various operational reports for management and internal/external customers as needed.
  • ETA request to all sales requests for local supply.
  • Analysis of sales orders and customer demand, to determine inventory requirements.
  • Working closely with suppliers to ensure orders are delivered on time and in full to agreed specification to avoid disruptions to supply within the warehouse facility.
  • Working with warehouse teams to maintain inventory levels appropriate to business activity and avoiding wastage.
  • Maintain and set accurate price files within the procurement system and communicate any changes to stakeholders.
  • Developing strong working relationships with all internal stakeholders & external contacts
  • Ensuring accuracy of all data in the Inventory Planning System
  • Analyses inventories and develops opportunities to meet strategic goals and objectives.
  • Maintains ongoing program to identify secondary and more costeffective sources including supplier consolidation and regional consolidation.

Requirements, skills and attributes:

  • Grade 12 (or equivalent)
  • Post graduate degree/diploma in relevant field.
  • At least 3 years proven working experience as a Buyer/Planner
  • Be calm, levelheaded, and be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • A strong team player with a positive attitude and the ability to work independently and accurately.
  • Someone that builds rapport and credibility with colleagues,̥ anticipates needs and respond to concerns and conflicts.
  • A selfstarter
  • Strong organisational & administration skills with the ability to multitask
  • Forecasting and planning experience essential
  • Excellent Leadership skills
  • SAP & Excel experience essential (advanced)
  • Excellent report writing skills.
  • Must be an analytical and logical thinker.

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