A leading fmcg company situated in Cape Town is urgently seeking the expertise of an experienced Planner to join their team.

The successful incumbent for this position will be responsible for:

• Review Safety Stocks, Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs) & Lot Sizes on a monthly basis.
• Manage run-out raw materials and change over to alternatives.
• Ensure inventory levels are maintained at predetermined levels.
• Communicate and assist with action plans with relevant departments to eliminate/use at risk, slow moving inventories.
• Ensure the MRP Suggested Purchases are actioned on a daily basis to ensure production schedules are not compromised.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials whilst striving to minimize stock levels and assist with warehouse capacity constraints.
• Review and action supplier delivery confirmations - make any necessary changes, advise planning and production if orders cannot be met.
• Review & Action MRP Exception Monitor alerts to ensure orders are bought forward or pushed out as required.
• Ensure inbounds overdue are reviewed to allow timely follow up of late/problem deliveries.
• Ensure timely & accurate set-up & ordering of new raw material/packaging items by effective liaison with relevant functions.

Key requirements:

• Relevant Tertiary qualification
• At least 5 years’ experience in a similar role
• Raw Materials Essential in a B2B environment (FMCG)
• SAP knowledge is a MUST

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by either filling in the online application form or emailing your CV to [email protected]

You are welcome to contact Rebecca or Nehelene on 021 551 8638.

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.