Strategic Materials Expeditor & Logistics Planner

Abantu Staffing Solutions (Pty) Ltd; Oos-Kaap; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

Abantu Staffing Solutions (Pty) Ltd is seeking a materials planner to manage manufacturing components, logistics costs, and 52-week supplier forecasts. The role prioritises on-time material availability and cost-efficient supply.

You will work with production planners, analyse MRP data, and expedite/raw materials with both local and international suppliers. Flexibility and strong organisation are essential.

Qualifications

• National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in materials planning, logistics, or supply chain.
• Proficient with MRP and MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Automotive and commercial vehicle industry knowledge preferred.
• Experience in assembly, machining, and forging operations preferred.
• Detail-oriented and proactive with ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Plan and arrange manufacturing components, logistics costs, and protection of supply.
• Ensure 52-week forecast is extended to all suppliers.
• Understand customer demand and forecast.
• Coordinate with production planners for scheduling.
• Analyse MRP reports and issue weekly releases to suppliers.
• Expedite raw materials with local and international suppliers.
• Ensure raw materials are on time for production.
• Communicate daily with freight forwarders regarding imports.
• Maintain inventory at an acceptable level.
• Control and reduce logistics costs and optimise freight/warehouse networks.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Detail orientation

Planning & organising

Education

National Diploma or Bachelor’s degree

Tools

MRP

MS Word

MS PowerPoint

MS Excel

Job description

Abantu Staffing Solutions (Pty) Ltd is seeking a materials planner to manage manufacturing components, logistics costs, and 52-week supplier forecasts. The role prioritises on-time material availability and cost-efficient supply.

You will work with production planners, analyse MRP data, and expedite/raw materials with both local and international suppliers. Flexibility and strong organisation are essential.