Strategic Material Planner - FMCG Supply Chain

McCormick & Company; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Job summary

McCormick & Company requires a Material Planner to oversee end-to-end raw material planning, aligning with production requirements and efficiency goals. You will analyze daily production schedules to optimize purchases, develop short- and medium-term plans, and contribute to long-term strategic initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical abilities, proactive problem solving, and the capacity to work across functions to maintain optimal inventory and streamline procurement within

Qualifications

• Solid analytical skills and proactive problem-solving abilities.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams to optimize inventory levels.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder-influence capabilities.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Material Shortage Management: initiate and coordinate plans to mitigate shortages to ensure production continuity.
• Inventory Control & Optimisation: monitor levels, minimize excess stock, manage SLOB items.
• Supplier Coordination: provide material schedules to suppliers to align with business needs.
• Procurement expediting: expedite materials per SAP recommendations to support timely fulfilment.
• SAP Data Integrity: maintain SAP parameters and ensure data accuracy.
• Continues Improvement & Cost optimisation: propose process improvements for better flow and cost reductions.
• Risk assessment & Mitigation: identify supply risks and implement preventive strategies.
• Working Capital Management: oversee inventory to meet working capital targets.
• Compliance & Reporting: complete shortage/surplus reports timely and provide accurate data.
• Safety stock maintenance: establish and maintain appropriate safety stock.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Supply Chain/Business/Accounting

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

McCormick & Company requires a Material Planner to oversee end-to-end raw material planning, aligning with production requirements and efficiency goals. You will analyze daily production schedules to optimize purchases, develop short- and medium-term plans, and contribute to long-term strategic initiatives.

The ideal candidate will have strong analytical abilities, proactive problem solving, and the capacity to work across functions to maintain optimal inventory and streamline procurement within