Project Co-Ordinator - (Technical Peak Season Pool)

Job Purpose

The Resource Coordinator is responsible for ensuring that strategic material planning processes are in place to support uninterrupted production and operational continuity. The role ensures accurate forecasting, timely availability of materials, optimal inventory levels, and efficient planning processes while supervising a team of material controllers to deliver high-quality operational support.

Reporting To

Material Planning & Scheduling

• Supervise material controllers to ensure material requirements are accurately and timeously determined.
• Ensure material scheduling strategies are effective and aligned with production requirements while minimizing inventory levels and costs.
• Oversee the availability of materials for production schedules and resolve issues related to shortages, over-delivery, or under-delivery.

Inventory Management

• Supervise inventory risk and ensure contingency plans are in place to mitigate supply risks.
• Ensure inventory accuracy, correct stock levels, and integrity of Bills of Materials (BOM).
  Monitor the movement, storage, and distribution of materials for efficiency and accuracy.

System & Process Optimization

• Utilize AMOS system to ensure effective material requirements planning.
• Lead process improvements, drive best practices, and contribute to the development of planning policies and procedures.
• Analyse performance data to identify trends, address planning issues, and support decision-making.

Supplier & Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with procurement to ensure timely delivery and resolve delays, discrepancies, or supply chain issues.
• Work closely with production, maintenance planning, engineering, purchasing, and logistics to ensure alignment of material supply with operational requirements.
  
  
• Oversee labelling and documentation processes to ensure correct materials reach required destinations on time.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, supervise, coach, and develop the material planning team to achieve department goals.
• Communicate expectations, monitor workflow, provide performance feedback, and promote continuous improvement.
• Provide training and support to enhance team skillsets and prepare staff for advanced responsibilities.

Reporting & Compliance

• Prepare and present material planning reports, metrics, and operational data for management.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards, inventory procedures, and material handling regulations.

Manage obsolete and excess materials to minimize waste and financial impact

Good knowledge of MIS - Advanced

Comprehensive knowledge of MS Office package

Aviation regulations and framework

Project management

Grade 12 (Matric) - Essential 

Driver’s License (Code B) - Essential 

Qualification in project management - Advantageous

Information Seeking

Achievement Orientation

Initiative

Organisational Awareness

Teamwork and Cooperation

Customer Service Orientation

Integrity

Multi-tasking

Work under pressure