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Permanent - Junior Inventory Planner - Johannesburg (Incl. Northern Suburbs) - South Africa

Job Number: 78502


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78502
Permanent
Junior Inventory Planner
Formulas, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP,ERP,MS Office Suite,Pivot Tables
Pharmaceutical - Healthcare
Johannesburg (Incl. Northern Suburbs)
Gauteng

Primary Objective:

  • To support the planning, monitoring, and management of inventory levels by handling daily inventory administration, data updates, and analysis to ensure optimal stock availability.

 

Key Responsibilities:

  • Assist with daily inventory updates, stock tracking, and reporting.
  • Prepare and maintain accurate records of stock movements, variances, and replenishment requirements.
  • Support the Senior Inventory Planner with forecasting activities and demand planning.
  • Update and maintain Excel-based inventory models with accurate and timely data.
  • Assist in preparing inventory reports, including backorder and slow-moving stock analyses.
  • Help prepare Purchase Orders (POs) and ensure correct documentation is completed and filed.
  • Monitor stock levels and highlight risks such as shortages or overstocking.
  • Collaborate with Distribution Centres (DCs) to obtain accurate inventory and movement data.
  • Assist with Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
  • Maintain and update relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
  • Complete all required inventory reports within specified deadlines.
  • Support monthly and quarterly inventory reviews and cycle counts.
  • Perform ad hoc duties as required by management.

 

Quarterly Tasks:

  • Assist with updating standard costing on Sage for the new quarter.
  • Support preparation of Product Supply Input File.
  • Support preparation of Country Input File.
  • Support preparation of Literature Product Supply Input File.

Critical Success Area:

  • Strong understanding of inventory planning and the Product Supply workflow.
  • Ability to maintain high accuracy and consistency in data management.

 

Physical Demands & Work Environment

  • The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential job functions.
  • Employee may be required to talk, stand, walk, kneel, bend, pull, feel, reach, grasp, crawl, hear, and/or climb stairs.
  • Must be able to sit for extended periods and operate a telephone and computer.
  • Ability to lift or carry up to 20 pounds.
  • Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
  • Noise levels are usually moderate.

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Technical Skills

  • Matric required; Mathematics, Accounting, or related analytical field an advantage.
  • Advanced Excel skills – essential (pivot tables, formulas, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP).
  • Experience with inventory systems or ERP platforms (e.g., Sage) is an advantage.
  • Strong analytical and numerical ability.
  • High attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Computer literacy – MS Office Suite essential.
  • Ability and willingness to work flexible and additional hours when required.

 

Behavioural Skills

  • Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
  • Effective time management and ability to work under pressure.
  • Strong planning and organisational skills.
  • Dependable, conscientious, and committed to high standards.
  • High level of integrity and confidentiality.
  • Emotional intelligence and maturity – essential.
  • Ability to work independently when required.
  • Strong commitment to departmental and corporate goals.
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