Permanent - Materials Planner - Ekurhuleni (East Rand) - South Africa

Function:

To plan and co-ordinate the Materials planning, shipping and booking of all local and foreign components.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. To perform all aspects of the Drivetrain MRP system with current available planning tools.
2. To analyse abnormal consumption rates and items in order to compile proposed action plans for Management approval.
3. To place daily, weekly and monthly foreign orders after Management approvals.
4. To manage continuous value analysis exercises with local suppliers to ensure that market related prices are maintained, and cost reduction benefits are obtained.
5. Plan and keep track of the shipment of final products according to customer requirements.
6. Prepare accurate Bills Of Lading.
7. Review purchase orders prior to releasing orders from the facility.
8. Ensure quality of all services and processes within the logistical process.
9. Report any problems, issues and losses to the Department Manager.
10. Perform any other duties as required by Management.

1. High School Diploma (Grade 12/ National Senior Certificate) or equivalent.
2. Minimum of 8 years’ experience in Customer Service, Inventory Management and / or Logistics.
3. Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment.
4. Ability to work overtime

Skills

1. Understanding planning, shipping, Warehouse management and inventory systems.
2. Strong verbal and written communication, organisational and customer service skills.
3. Strong work values EG.  Excellent time management, the ability to multitask, being dependable with a positive attitude.
4. Advanced Excel skills.
5. Knowledge of general business computer software and aptitude to learn new software/program applications.
6. Ability to retrieve, analyse and input data.
7. Excellent Mathematical ability.
8. Outstanding organisational and co-ordination ability