Master Planner

Neoc Group Pty Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in South Africa, Gauteng, is seeking a Master Planner. The successful candidate will interpret a rolling 24-month sales forecast and manage inventory and demand planning. Responsibilities include collaborating with departments and placing purchase orders. Applicants should possess a tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management and experience with ERP systems. Strong communication, analytical, and planning skills are essential for this role. Join a dynamic team focused on optimizing supply chain operations.

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of accounting principles and implementation of internal controls.
• Experience with Pharmaceutical and/or FMCG environments is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Interpret a rolling 24-month sales forecast.
• Responsible for inventory management and demand planning.
• Collaborate with other departments.
• Place purchase orders for finished and bulk products.

Skills

Strong Communication Skills

Strong Negotiating Skills

Strong Planning & Organising Skills

Deadline driven

Customer Focus

Can work well under pressure

Analytical skills required

Detail oriented

Education

Tertiary qualification in Supply Chain Management / Logistics Management / Operations management

Post Graduate Qualification in subject matter commerce

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

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

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