Manufacturing jobs in South Africa

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:-

• 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

• 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