Aftermarket Analyst (Production Planning)

Headhunters; Kariega; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Automotive Component Manufacturing industry seeks an Aftermarket Analyst in Uitenhage. The successful candidate will be responsible for production planning, customer liaison, and ensuring timely shipments while collaborating across multiple internal functions. Candidates should hold a National Diploma in Logistics and have 3-5 years of relevant experience in a Tier 1 automotive environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years Supply Chain Experience within similar role.
• Must have previous, relevant Supply Chain experience ideally in a Tier 1 automotive environment.
• Ability to work under pressure within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Plan production and shipments for aftermarket customers.
• Monitor and ensure availability of customer packaging.
• Oversee EDI communications including Customer ASNs.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Computer Skills

Teamwork

Education

National Diploma in Logistics

Tools

MS Excel

ERP Systems

SAP

Job description

Our client in the Automotive Component Manufacturing industry, based in Uitenhage, is currently looking to employ an Aftermarket Analyst (Production Panning).

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.

Requirements :

• National Diploma in Logistics or equivalent relevant tertiary qualification.
• 3-5 years Supply Chain Experience within similar role.
• Must have previous, relevant Supply Chain experience ideally in a Tier 1 automotive environment.
• Ability to work under pressure within a team environment.
• Exceptional computer skills are essential including MS Excel and ERP systems.
• Ability to communicate to all levels in both this and customer and supplier organizations.
• Experience of production control and of managing supply situations.

Responsibilities, but not limited to :

• Final assembly scheduling for aftermarket customers.
• Customer liaison and planning of dispatches.
• Monitoring and ensuring availability of customer packaging.
• Oversee EDI communications including the issuing of Customer ASNs.
• 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 Plants.
• Assist Master Production Scheduler with production works orders.

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Kindly be advised that should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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