MRP SAP Master Planner

TalentCru; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive leather industry is seeking a SAP MRP Planner to ensure timely material availability for production operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain management, proficiency with SAP tools, and solid skills in forecasting and inventory management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management and Operations Management required.
• Expert-level knowledge in MS Office is needed.
• SAP Certifications required within the Production Planning Manufacturing modules.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring materials are available for production schedules.
• Use MRP software to forecast material needs and monitor inventory levels.
• Analyze data on demand patterns, inventory, and lead times.

Skills

Material Requirements Planning

Forecasting

Inventory Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management

SAP Certifications in Production Planning

Tools

SAP MRP

MS Office

Job description

We have a fantastic opportunity for a SAP MRP Planner to join our client in the automotive leather industry. In this role, you'll be responsible for ensuring the manufacturing company has the right materials, in the correct quantities, and delivered at the precise time to meet their production schedules. You'll typically use MRP software to forecast material needs, generate purchase orders, and monitor inventory levels.

Position Info :

• A bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management and Operations Management.
• SAP Certifications required within the Production Planning Manufacturing modules.
• Understanding automotive production processes, from assembly line operations to inventory management.
• Technical Skills, proficiency in planning and scheduling modules.
• MS Office experience required (expert level).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles, such as Kanban, JIT, and Six Sigma, for optimizing production and minimizing waste.

MRP Experience :

• Strong understanding of Material Requirements Planning principles, including demand forecasting, inventory management, BOM, master production scheduling, and capacity planning.
• Ability to configure and customize SAP MRP settings to align with company requirements.
• Proficiency in analyzing data using SAP, including demand patterns, inventory levels, and lead times.
• Understanding of supply chain, production planning, and inventory control processes, with the ability to troubleshoot issues and implement corrective actions.
• Good communication skills to convey technical concepts clearly to stakeholders.

Supply Chain Management :

• Understanding of supply chain dynamics, including supplier relationships, procurement, inventory management, and logistics.

Relevant SAP modules knowledge :