Aftermarket Analyst

Staff Unlimited Recruitment; Kariega; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive supply chain sector is seeking a Production Planner to efficiently manage production planning and shipments for aftermarket customers. The ideal candidate will possess a National Diploma in Logistics, 3-5 years of relevant experience in supply chain management, and strong analytical and communication skills. You will play an essential role in ensuring that production runs smoothly and customer expectations are met effectively.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of supply chain experience in a similar role.
• Experience in a Tier 1 automotive environment is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Plan production and shipments for aftermarket customers.
• Monitor customer packaging availability and manage performance measures.
• Develop and execute strategies to address delivery gaps.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

PC skills

MS Excel

Education

National Diploma in Logistics or equivalent

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The role is to plan production and shipments of all aftermarket customers. Problem solving and the ability to work in the immediacy of a Tier 1 automotive supply chain are key requirements in this role whose core objectives are to ensure production is planned smoothly, finished stocks are maintained and shipments take place on time and in full as required. The role requires developing relationships with Manufacturing and other internal functions in addition to building a relationship with Customer Contacts.

Duties include :

• Final assembly scheduling for aftermarket customers
• Customer liaison and planning of dispatches
• Monitoring and ensuring availability of customer packaging
• Creation of short term sales forecasts and medium term capacity planning (with master production scheduler) using customer schedules
• Manage performance measures from the end customer, tracking scores and responding to issues as raised
• To work within a team environment, applying continuous improvement and DOS lean methodology wherever possible.
• Ensure long horizon forecast is obtained from customers and loaded into SAP
• Develop and Execute Strategies and action plans to address gap in delivery
• Manage Internal and External Escalation Process within Light Axle Plants
• Assist Master Production Scheduler with production works orders.

Minimum Requirements :

• National Diploma in Logistics or equivalent relevant tertiary qualification
• 3-5 years Supply Chain Experience within similar role.
• Due to the fast paced nature of this role, candidates must have previous, relevant Supply Chain experience ideally in a Tier 1 automotive environment.
• Ability to work under pressure within a team environment.
• Exceptional PC skills essential including MS Excel and ERP systems.
• Ability to communicate to all levels in both this and customer and supplier organizations