Material Planner (JHB)

Description

• Coordinate with other departments regarding production goals, timelines, etc.;
• Schedule and oversee the supply and delivery of materials and products from the Warehouse to the Hangar;
• Ensure that Non-Routine Cards (NRCs) are promptly addressed and resolved as they arise;
• Forecast procurement of necessary materials;
• Monitor and liaise with the Maintenance floor, Warehouse, Production Control, Procurement, Receiving and Purchasing regarding the procurement process;
• Understand risks to minimise the impact on the production schedule;
• Ensure that data is accurately captured on systems and up to date, and resolve any issues identified;
• Monitor the integrity of the Bill of Materials (BOM);
• Create and analyse reports to mitigate any risks;
• Review work orders, ensure items requiring follow-up are acted on appropriately and assist in tracking these actions to completion;
• Attend meetings as required;
• Maintain inventory at levels to support company goals while maintaining a high level of customer service and eliminating production downtime;
• Implement all processes to agreed standards and targets, support continuous improvement initiatives and identify areas of improvement;
• Update and maintain the Pilot Warehouse;
• Maintain beneficial relationships with internal and external stakeholders (i.e. specialist major module parts vendors) to foster meaningful interactions. 

Requirements

• Grade 12 or equivalent (essential);
• A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or a related field (Advantageous);
• 3–5 years' warehouse experience (Essential);
• Experience working with an ERP system (Essential);
• Willingness to work shifts or overtime as and when required;
• Knowledge and understanding of the MS Office suite;
• Knowledge of lean techniques;
• Good understanding of supply chain processes and their interdependencies;
• Written and verbal communication skills;
• Conflict management skills;
• Stress management skills;
• Planning and organising skills;
• Prioritisation skills;
• Problem-solving and decision-making skills;
• Interpersonal skills;
• Networking skills;
• Numerical reasoning skills. 

• Professional;
• Reliable and dependable;
• Integrity;
• Detail orientated;
• Proactive;
• Deadline driven;
• Able to multitask;
• Resilient;
• Assertive;
• Optimistic;
• Adaptable.