Material Planner

 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