Position: Materials Planner
Salary: Market related
Location: Cullinan
Job type: Permanent
Industry: FMCG / Meat Production
Reference Number: RDT.C.MP.12072024
COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
Our client is a fully integrated red meat value chain and they are looking for a Materials Planner to join their team as soon as possible.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
To execute daily Materials Plans schedules/plan for all production units, capacity planning, KPI reporting, procurement functions and measure adherence to processes. Ensure master data is updated daily, monitor variances in forecasts daily, cover for materials planner when necessary. Materials planner will also need to communicate all the above to the relevant stakeholders when required.
MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Strategic Planning
Participate and influence department strategy
Monitor and track against the plan
Develop recommendations and subsequent action plans to enable the delivery of the departmental strategy
Day to day interaction with team members to deliver strategy
Build and develop effective relationships with relevant stakeholders to highlight and determine best solution to overcome challenges to continuously improve
Contribute to delivering strategic plans with suppliers by liaising regularly on trend changes and tactical forecasting
Proactive and regular communication with key stakeholders
Conduct stock build plans considering capacity raw materials supply, etc.
Operational Planning
Understand and optimise supply chain and systems
Understand internal and external factors which impact on demand and ensure these are reflected in forecasts
Communicate with internal and external stakeholders to maximise efficiency
Identify challenges, trends and opportunities
Maintain Data and Systems (Master Data BOMS, MOQ's, Rounding values lead-times, etc.)
Collate Information and Assumptions
Reach Consensus through Alignment
Share and Publish MRP the Plans
Track and Manage Plans and escalate supply shorts
Issuing daily plans/schedules for all production units
Resource Shift/ Labor planning
Manage space in warehouses in line with plans
Manage redundant and obsolete stock
Manage relationships with suppliers
Provide daily/weekly/monthly forecasts with supplier
Purchase order management and ensure accurate order placement in all aspects
Keep updated price lists on all items. Communicate price increases internally to relevant parties
Manage supplier contracts
Conduct price negotiations with suppliers
Ensure supplier splits are adhered to
Deal with supplier claims and GRVing issues, returns to suppliers and price dispute variances
Delivery schedules to be sent daily
Report on materials shortages with root cause and corrective action
Drive cost saving initiatives in line with departments strategies
Continuous Improvement
Analysis of historical and current performance
Understand market / product trends as well as department focus that could impact demand
Implement tactical plans to support business decision making (6-18 month focus on capacity, Staffing etc.)
Implementation and review of long term tactical plans
Planning initiatives / Innovation to improve planning
EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Grade 12
Bachelor of Business Science / BCom in Supply Chain
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
1 – 2 Years' operational supply chain experience
Understanding of Meat Industry & environment (highly advantageous)
FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
Sales and Operations Planning
Financial or Economic Background
Supply chain
Statistical Demand and Forecasting Techniques
Strong Mathematical and Statistical Skills
Project Management
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