Material Planner (2 To 3 Month Contract)

Job Position: Material Planner (2 to 3 month Contract)
Ref: 4817
Location: PE/Gqeberha
Salary: Commensurate with qualification and experience

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Qualifications / Requirements:
• Bachelor Degree and experience in a materials planning, logistics, and/or supply chain
• Must have excellent computer skills and thorough knowledge of MRP, MS Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.
• Understanding of both the Automotive and Commercial Vehicle industry preferred
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to work flexible hours

Key Performance Areas:
• Ensure long-horizon forecast is extended to all suppliers
• Understand customer demand and forecast
• Work closely with Production Planners to understand the scheduling of the production lines
• Analyze MRP reports and send weekly releases to the supplier base
• Micro-manage expediting of raw materials from local and international suppliers
• Ensure the raw materials are on time for production
• Maintain inventory at an acceptable level
• Improve utilization of planned trucks daily with Freight Forwarders and transporters
• Allocate parts between plants if required
• Send out weekly purchase orders to suppliers
• Keep obsolescence at an absolute minimum