Junior Buyer Manufacturing

Kerry Kopp Recruitment; Durban; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Kopp Recruitment in Durban seeks a dedicated buyer for an FMCG/manufacturing environment. Identify and expedite printing requirements for on-site and off-site production, issue daily schedules for Raw Material requirements, and monitor slow-moving stocks.

You'll manage artwork changeovers and inform Production/Planners of exceptions for new products while contributing to OTIF reporting. Requires 2–3 years buying experience, advanced Excel, numeracy and planning skills, and a can-do

Qualifications

• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• 2-3 years buying experience in FMCG or manufacturing.
• Excellent numeracy and planning skills.
• High attention to detail and self-discipline.
• Strong communication skills and networking ability.
• Hands on part of the production team.
• Positive 'can do' attitude.

Responsibilities

• Identify and expedite all printing requirements for on-site and off-site production facilities
• Issue daily schedules for Raw Material requirements
• Monitor slow-moving and dead stocks
• Manage artwork changeovers (depletion of old artwork before new)
• Advise Production and Planners of any exceptions for new products
• Supplier OTIF reporting

Skills

Advanced Excel

Microsoft Office

Numeracy

Planning

Communication skills

Networking ability

Hands-on production

Positive can-do attitude

Education

B.Comm or similar Degree equivalent essential

Driver's license and own vehicle essential

SAP an advantage

Tools

SAP

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and expedite all printing requirements for on-site and off-site production facilities
• Issue daily schedules for Raw Material requirements
• Monitor slow-moving and dead stocks
• Manage artwork changeovers (depletion of old artwork before new)
• Advise Production and Planners of any exceptions for new products
• Supplier OTIF reporting

Requirements

• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills
• 2-3 years buying experience in FMCG or manufacturing
• Excellent numeracy and planning skills
• High attention to detail and self-discipline
• Strong communication skills and networking ability
• Hands on part of the production team
• Positive 'can do' attitude

Qualifications

• B.Comm or similar Degree equivalent essential
• SAP an advantage
• Drivers licence and own vehicle is essential