Our client, a well-established FMCG manufacturing company in Kempton Park, has a position for a Materials Planner to work with a complex system and stakeholders, generating raw materials forecasts and understand the implications on the business. This position is open to all suitably qualified and experienced applicants. You MUST have raw materials planning experience in the food/chemicals industry.

Main responsibilities:
Customer order scheduling and tracking.
Allocation of raw-materials and finished goods to customer.
Identification & information about potential make-to-forecast products.
Production/Purchasing order scheduling and order tracking.
Planning of Production (rough planning).
Calculation of ideal batch size -> lead to update of stock relevant master data.
Plausibility check of MRP result – initiate sourcing of (raw) material.
Identification of potential Make-to-forecast products, maintain material classification.
Planning of multiple production steps (for example concentrate planning, etc).
Stock management (regular review of slow movers, dead-stocks and blocked materials) and development of preventative measures.
Co-ordination with related functions (OM, Production, QM).

Minimum requirements:
Matric
Relevant Supply Chain Management Diploma
SAP R/3 competent
Minimum 3 years' experience as Raw Materials Planner
MRP experience
Stock management experience
Planning/scheduling experience
Advanced computer skills
Able to work under pressure

Salary is R360 000 – 420 000 CTC per annum negotiable, plus great benefits and 13th cheque.

Please submit your CV via the Jobvine website. Please ensure that you comply with the minimum requirements for the position when applying.

Please ensure that on applying you provide:
Start and end dates for all previous employment
Reasons for leaving previous employment

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

If you have not heard from us within 7 days, please consider your application for this position unsuccessful.