Material Planner - Staff Solutions

East London, Eastern Cape 13 days ago Permanent Salary - Market Related

Material Planner

Staff Solutions
East London, Eastern Cape
Date Created : 13 days ago
Job Type : Permanent
Salary : Market Related

Opportunity Available!! Our leading client in the Automotive Sector is looking to employ a Material Planner to join their dynamic team in East London.
 
Job Description: 
  • Set up a controlled ordering system which will ensure timeous placement of scheduled orders to Local and Overseas Suppliers.
  • Regular – weekly/monthly – releases to suppliers – verify against parts lists/suppliers & cumulative call off versus average monthly consumption.
  • Ensure 100% availability of goods
  • Ensure minimal cost of transportation
  • Balance material availability, inventory turns and freight
  • Ensure data accuracy (stocks, bill of material and planning figures)
  • Weekly excess/slow moving stock audit against agreed parameters.
  • Weekly audit of stock values in comparison with agreed targets.
  • Supplier delivery performance reports must be generated either weekly or monthly.
  • Ensure control system for customs documentation is maintained at all times.
  • Implement & maintain a control system for imported stock as per customs & excise requirements.
  • Co Ordinate the delivery of containers to warehouse.
  • Ensure that the necessary documentation is handed over to warehouse.
  • Assist receiving department with processing queries of supplier documents.
  • Assist Finance department with any queries relating to supplied parts.
  • Ensure SMRR documents are communicated with imported suppliers as well as processed on MFG Pro and shortfall component orders raised.
  • Advise Freight Forwarders on parts that need to collected on an urgent basis as well as method of transport.
  • Maintain verification and control system with warehouses of purchased components.
  • Implement and maintain weekly control of ECR changes in accordance with BOS -: Run Out/Run In Control and balance out claims.
  • Implement & maintain control of premium freight charges in accordance with BOS and plant requirements.
  • Assist with regular static data audits on MFG PRO in order to maintain an up to date data base at all times.
  • Develop and implement plans for the reduction of inventory and carry cost in line with agreed objectives without compromising service levels.
  • Responsible for ensuring optimum inventory levels are maintained in accordance with parameters set by the Logistics Manager or Plant Manager.
Job Requirements:
  • Post Matric qualification in Logistics or Engineering or related field 
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in similar role (Preferable)
  • 3 years’ experience in Automotive / Factory Environment (Preferable)
  • Experience in Freight Transportation and / or Engineering Work Studies (Preferable)
  • Working Knowledge of Logistics policies and procedures
  • Knowledge of material flow concepts (FIFO, KANBAN, JIT and JTDS)
  • Knowledge of Packaging concepts (One-way; Returnable / Reusable; Stacking; Trolleys, etc)
  • Experience in QAD preferable, knowledge and experience in other ERP systems acceptable

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