Logistics Planner (Temporary Contract)

Overview:
The position is within Automotive Logistics / Planning and is based on-site at the client. It reports into the Senior Controller. It is a fixed-term contract, ending on 31 January 2025.

Minimum requirements:
Matric / Grade 12
3+ years experience within same industry / similar environment
SAP knowledge
Advanced MS Excel skills, including: PivotTables, VLOOKUP, INDEX/MATCH, Data Tables
MRP / Supply Chain Management experience – advantageous
Driver's License and own vehicle

Responsibilities:
Ensure material ordering and supply, action material ordering to cater for demand fluctuations and ensure buildability in respect of material availability to Production Program
Action MRP exception messages daily
Ensure ideal stock levels are maintained on Import and Local parts coordinating with relevant suppliers
Ensure the successful implementation of Engineering Changes / Model Years (both on Import and Local parts), as well as ensure minimum obsolescence and timeous processing thereof
Manage and control all road, air and sea-freight
Monitor and correct system parameters on a weekly basis
Perform adhoc tasks as requested by management
Ensure supplier (including freight suppliers, local and import suppliers) queries and account queries are dealt with timeously
Demonstrate and instil a culture of integrity in diverse supplier, personal and service provider environment
Administrative tasks and processing of relevant documentation to be maintained on a daily basis (Local supplier 3 Step & 5 WHYs, obsolescence, maintaining SLOCs, etc.)