Your Role:
An exciting opportunity has opened up with our company. We are looking to hire a Planner in South Africa.
As a Planner you will have the following responsibilities:
- Demand planning, sourcing, procurement and expediting of products from approved suppliers to fulfil customer / market requirements and maintain high stock service levels; ensure effective mode of transport into South, Southern and East Africa
- To effectively manage suppliers to ensure adherence to the agreed service level and prices; monthly review of supplier performance; continual improvement in supply chain processes
- To effectively manage the financial aspects associated with stock / inventory to ensure optimum investment in stock, cash-flow and minimum stock write-offs
- To effectively communicate with customer, sales and marketing with regards to stock availability, expected delivery date, reason for back orders and service level exceptions; actively updating / communicating latest expected delivery date to customers and maintaining reasons for back orders on the MRP system
- Effectively managing the local production process through production planning, sourcing of the correct quality raw materials, approving the QC results of the raw materials, where applicable, maintaining the correct info on the product labels and approval of certificates of analysis for each batch packed
- Responsible for product creations and ensuring the accuracy of mater data in assigned portfolio
- Actively participates in the annual standard costing process
Who you are:
- Degree or Diploma in a science related field
- Efficient in Excel
- 3-4 years’ experience in a Supply Chain environment
- SAP experience is an advantage
- This role is an employment equity position and the company are open to such applications
What we offer: With us, there are always opportunities to break new ground. We empower you to fulfil your ambitions, and our diverse businesses offer various career moves to seek new horizons. We trust you with responsibility early on and support you to draw your own career map that is responsive to your aspirations and priorities in life. Join us and bring your curiosity to life!
Curious? Apply and find more information at https://jobs.vibrantm.com
We are committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.
Job Requisition ID: 221076
Location: Modderfontein
Career Level: D – Professional (4-9 years)
Working time model: full-time
Careers during Covid-19
Thank you for visiting our careers website, we are always looking for curious minds to join our teams. We understand how much the world is being impacted by the Covid-19 crisis and we want to assure you that your safety is very important to us. To ensure that everyone’s health is protected, instead of a standard face-to-face interview, it is likely that you will be offered alternative digital interview options.
US Disclosure
The Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. No employee or applicant for employment will be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, gender identity, transgender status, marital status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. This policy of Equal Employment Opportunity applies to all policies and programs relating to recruitment and hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Any applicant or employee who believes they have been discriminated against by the Company or anyone acting on behalf of the Company must report any concerns to their Human Resources Business Partner, Legal, or Compliance immediately. The Company will not retaliate against any individual because they made a good faith report of discrimination.
North America Disclosure
The Company is committed to accessibility in its workplaces, including during the job application process. Applicants who may require accommodation during the application process should speak with our HR Services team at 855 444 5678 from 8:00am to 5:30pm ET Monday through Friday.
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