Senior Rm Planner

Givaudan; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 450 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the flavor and fragrance industry is seeking a Senior Raw Material Planner to manage inventory and ensure timely material availability. The role involves planning, scheduling, and collaborating across teams to meet customer demands while adhering to quality and safety standards. Candidates with a strong background in business or engineering and experience in ERP systems are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• 4 to 5 years of experience in the area.
• APICS Certification (desired), ERP/MRP expertise.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and order raw materials for manufacturing.
• Manage inventory levels and ensure timely response to customer needs.
• Track orders and communicate with relevant stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Foreign Trade

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Title: Senior Raw Material Planner

Purpose: Responsible for planning, scheduling, and ordering raw materials used in the manufacturing facility to achieve and maintain KPI targets (PIR / golden rules / best practices, SLOB, etc.).

Responsibilities:

1. Follow parameterization in SAP.
2. Identify and resolve shortages through efficient scheduling to ensure appropriate inventory levels following corporate standards.
3. Ensure timely response to customer needs (internal and external) by managing realistic daily plans considering capacity and raw material availability.
4. Work under standards of quality, safety, industrial hygiene, and good practices.
5. Identify and implement opportunities for improvement.
6. Track orders and escalate problems to relevant stakeholders.
7. Resolve issues or escalate as necessary, communicating with involved areas.
8. Achieve service level targets.
9. Control obsolescence using SLOB tools for inventory at risk assessment.
10. Provide mid-long term forecasts to procurement.
11. Produce and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly status reports (e.g., COOISPI schedule, OTS, past due purchase orders).
12. Review customer orders for raw materials resale demands.
13. Create repack process orders as needed and release to production.
14. Resolve or escalate order-related issues, collaborating with production, customer care, and regional/global affiliates.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Foreign Trade, or related fields.
• 4 to 5 years of experience in the area.
• Technical Skills: APICS Certification (desired), ERP/MRP expertise, strong affinity for systems and analytical tools (desired SAP, BI, BO), fluent in English, proficient in Microsoft Office.

Preference will be given to candidates from designated groups to support the company's employment equity goals.

About Givaudan:

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch people's lives. We foster an inspiring teamwork culture where you can thrive, collaborate, and learn from passionate professionals across disciplines, regions, and divisions.

We believe diversity drives innovation and creates closer connections with our employees, customers, and partners. Givaudan is committed to building an inclusive environment where everyone can impact our world.