Master Planner

Neoc Group Pty Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in logistics is seeking a Master Planner to interpret sales forecasts and manage inventory effectively. The role involves placing orders and ensuring accurate demand planning. Ideal candidates will have previous Master Planning experience, and strong skills in communication and negotiation, particularly in the pharmaceutical or FMCG sectors. This position is based in Gauteng, South Africa.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification: Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management or similar.
• Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning Systems is essential.
• Previous Master Planning experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Interpret rolling 24-month sales forecast.
• Manage inventory levels and ensure correct demand planning.
• Place finished goods purchase orders on suppliers.

Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Strong Negotiating Skills

Strong Planning & Organising Skills

Analytical skills

Detail oriented

Customer Focus

Education

Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management

Tertiary qualification in Logistics Management

Tertiary qualification in Operations Management

Tools

Enterprise Resource Planning Systems

MS Office (especially Excel)

Job description

Reference: JHB -Sines-1

Our Client is looking for a Master Planner who will be responsible for the interpretation of a rolling 24-month sales forecast which will inform the Pharmaforce Master Plan and Master Production Schedule.

The Master Planner will also be responsible for placing finished goods purchase orders on suppliers as well as placing purchase orders for bulk products.

This position will work closely with other departments within the organization.

The incumbent is responsible for the management of the inventory and will also ensure correct demand planning.

Duties & Responsibilities

PRINCIPLE DUTIES Rolling Twenty-Four months Master Plan.

Sales and Operation Planning.

Master Production Scheduling.

Material Requirement planning.

Management of inventory levels.

Monthly forecasting & demand planning.

Managing the Planning Module in the ERP system.

Supplier, Freight Forwarding, and Freight Carrier Communication.

Monitor supplier shipments and open purchase orders.

Costing Analysis.

Cost optimisation.

Configuration management.

Knowledge Required

Computer Literate with advanced knowledge of MS Office package especially Excel.

Minimum Qualification required: Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management / Logistics Management / Operations management.

Good knowledge of accounting principles and procedures and implementation of internal controls.

Post Graduate Qualification in subject matter commerce (Not an MBA) will be beneficial.

Experience Required

Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning Systems is essential.

Previous Master Planning experience is essential.

Previous experience in the Pharmaceutical and / or FMCG environment would be beneficial.

Proven Production experience will be beneficial.

Skills Required

Strong Communication Skills Strong Negotiating Skills Strong Planning & Organising Skills Deadline driven Customer Focus Can work well under pressure Analytical skills required Detail oriented