Material Planner

3 months ago

Port Elizabeth, South Africa Talent Scout Full time

**Key Result Areas**:
Promote Operating Principles of Safety and Health, Environmental Stewardship, Highest Ethical Behaviour, Respect for People & Quality throughout the company
Planning of raw material, and finished goods requirements based on forecast requirements
Place orders for raw material and finished goods based on the planned and safety stock requirements
Maintenance of supplier data and supplier evaluations as required by quality management system
Expediting or delay purchase orders based on requirements to ensure on time delivery or optimize inventory where applicable.
Liaising with outsourced warehouse to ensure smooth processes for receipts and Stock management
Liaising with sales on customer requirements to manage any shortages and anomalies based on customer off take
Managing the creation of new products on the system when required
Managing and track inventory levels of all products purchased
Ensuring appropriate disposition of redundant or rejected stock by liaising with SOX controller
Managing of phase in and phase out of products to reduce obsolescence
Prepare obsolescence information and submit to sales for negotiation
Check prices and ensure incoming invoices match transfer pricing
Maintain master data of products in SAP and OMP+ for all products
Update and review Priority and open order reports
Update the KPI’s for Purchasing Dept on a monthly basis
Compile forecast for suppliers and submit for action
Ensure inventory health is maintained
Procure based on BBBEE levels
Track BBBEE certificates and ISO certificates for expiry and for validity - proof must be obtained from suppliers for any renewals of BBBEE certificates or QA certificates
Liaise with Global purchasing for price movements and approval, alternatives etc.
Ensure supporting information for price increases is filed
Negotiate reduction of prices and cost avoidance to limit or delay price increases
Maintain price tracker and trend analysis of pricing
Highlight risks to all the relevant parties and prepare information for air freight approval
Ensure packaging meets customer specifications
Raise indirect orders on SAP and send to suppliers
Liaising with requisitioners to ensure smooth processes for receipts of indirect orders
Ensure all relevant documentation are received from new suppliers and liaise with finance on the creation of new vendors on the SAP system
Perform various administrative related tasks where required
Perform any reasonable tasks given by senior management which is within your capability
Maintain safety stock or safety time for RM and FP
Run open order report weekly, expedite late orders and close previous month consumption orders.
**Skill, Knowledge and Experience Requirements**:
ND or Degree in Purchasing or Logistics Management, CPIM or similar
Intermediate level of computer literacy with high usage (Excel)
Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in an operations and/or planning environment; understanding forecast and MRP processes
Experience in an automotive planning environment is an advantage
Capacity to utilize company’s information systems; SAP experience is an advantage
**Personal Attributes**:
Highly organised and methodical individual
Energetic and enthusiastic; self-motivated
Attention to detail
Ability to work very effectively under pressure and in a stressful environment
Ability to work independently and take initiative; possess a desire to improve processes and effect change
Show perseverance and innovation
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent numeracy skills
Good planning and prioritising skills

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