Planner : Raw Materials

Ithemba Recruitment- Sourcing Top Talent; Pinetown; On-site; ZAR 450 000 - 550 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a candidate for a planning and buying role in Pinetown, South Africa. The successful applicant will manage stock levels, liaise with sales and production, and monitor inventory needs. Key qualifications include a Bcom in Accounts or Supply Chain and advanced Excel skills, with 3-5 years of relevant experience essential. Strong numeracy, analytical capabilities, and communication skills are also required for this fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of planning and buying experience/exposure essential.
• Experience in manufacturing, packaging, or retail advantageous.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure sufficient RAW Materials and packaging for orders.
• Issue daily schedules for Raw Material requirements.
• Monitor slow-moving stocks and liaise with Sales.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Microsoft Office

Planning and buying experience

Strong numeracy skills

Analytical thinking

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bcom Accounts or Supply chain or related degree/diploma

Job description

The successful applicant will be responsible for the following: (amongst other duties)

• Ensuring there are enough RAW Materials and Secondary packaging to fulfil orders and reorder levels are maintained
• Issue daily schedules for Raw Material requirements
• Monitoring of slow-moving stocks
• Liaise with Sales personnel to dispose of or resell or maintain reorder levels
• Service the branches in terms of product required etc.
• Calculating daily and weekly stock figures, exceptions etc
• Co-coordinating plans for external transport
• Advising Production and Planners of any exceptions that may be necessary for new product
• Liaising with Stores & Distribution regarding new packaging
• Long-term planning of stock levels and buffers
• Assisting with the utilization budget process
• Optimizing stock rotation, ordering and cash flow management

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must comply with the following:-

COMPETENCIES

• Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office
• Bcom Accounts or Supply chain or related degree or diploma essential
• Planning and buying experience in manufacturing, Packaging or retail advantageous
• 3 5 years of planning and buying experience/exposure essential
• Strong numeracy and planning skills essential

CHARACTERISTICS

• Analytical and logical thinker
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact across organization
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to make tough decisions
• Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
• Passionate about customers and the company
• Excellent attention to detail
• Able to multi-task and think on their feet