Materials Planner

1 week ago

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Kontak Recruitment Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Materials Planner to join our team at Kontak Recruitment. As a key member of our supply chain team, you will be responsible for executing daily materials plan schedules for all production units, capacity planning, KPI reporting, procurement functions, and measuring adherence to processes.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement daily materials plan schedules for all production units
  • Conduct capacity planning and KPI reporting to ensure optimal supply chain performance
  • Manage procurement functions, including supplier relationships and contract negotiations
  • Monitor and measure adherence to processes, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions
  • Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure effective execution of strategic initiatives
  • Develop and manage stock build plans, taking into account capacity, raw material supply, and other critical factors
  • Optimize supply chain processes and systems for maximum efficiency
  • Recognize internal and external factors that influence demand, ensuring these are accurately reflected in forecasts
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance operational efficiencies
  • Identify and analyze challenges, trends, and opportunities within the supply chain
  • Maintain and manage critical data and systems, including Master Data, BOMs, MOQs, rounding values, and lead times
  • Gather, validate, and align information and assumptions to reach a consensus on operational plans
  • Share and disseminate MRP plans, ensuring all stakeholders are informed
  • Track, manage, and escalate issues related to supply shortages
  • Develop and issue daily production schedules for all units
  • Plan and allocate resources, including labor shifts, to meet production needs
  • Manage warehouse space according to operational plans
  • Oversee the management of redundant and obsolete stock
  • Foster strong relationships with suppliers to ensure smooth operations
  • Provide regular forecasts to suppliers, including daily, weekly, and monthly updates
  • Manage purchase orders, ensuring accurate placement and tracking of all aspects
  • Maintain updated price lists and communicate any price changes to relevant internal parties
  • Manage supplier contracts and negotiate pricing agreements
  • Ensure adherence to supplier allocation guidelines
  • Handle supplier claims, returns, and pricing disputes, ensuring timely resolution
  • Coordinate and communicate daily delivery schedules
  • Report on material shortages, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions
  • Drive cost-saving initiatives aligned with departmental strategies
  • Analyze historical and current performance data to identify areas for improvement and stay informed about market trends and department priorities that could impact demand
  • Implement tactical plans to support business decision-making with a focus on capacity and staffing and oversee the implementation and ongoing review of long-term tactical plans
Requirements
  • BSc/ BCom in Supply Chain
  • 1 - 2 years of operational supply chain experience
  • Strong Mathematic and statistical skills
  • Project management skills

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