Ithemba Recruitment

Planner : Raw Materials

Ithemba Recruitment  •  Pinetown, ZA (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

The successful applicant will be responsible for the following: (amongst other duties)

  • Ensuring there are enough RAW Materials and Secondary packaging to fulfil orders and reorder levels are maintained
  • Issue daily schedules for Raw Material requirements
  • Monitoring of slow-moving stocks
  • Liaise with Sales personnel to dispose of or resell or maintain reorder levels
  • Service the branches in terms of product required etc.
  • Calculating daily and weekly stock figures, exceptions etc
  • Co-coordinating plans for external transport
  • Advising Production and Planners of any exceptions that may be necessary for new product
  • Liaising with Stores & Distribution regarding new packaging
  • Long-term planning of stock levels and buffers
  • Assisting with the utilization budget process
  • Optimizing stock rotation, ordering and cash flow management

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must comply with the following:-

COMPETENCIES

  • Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office
  • Bcom Accounts or Supply chain or related degree or diploma essential
  • Planning and buying experience in manufacturing, Packaging or retail advantageous
  • 3 5 years of planning and buying experience/exposure essential
  • Strong numeracy and planning skills essential

CHARACTERISTICS

  • Analytical and logical thinker
  • Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact across organization
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Ability to make tough decisions
  • Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
  • Passionate about customers and the company
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Able to multi-task and think on their feet
Ithemba Recruitment

About Ithemba Recruitment

Ithemba Recruitment is an organisation that specializes in the placement of quality candidates in various industries.

We at Ithemba recruitment are “specialist generalists” we have the understanding that the we are able to recruit for a wide range of positions in various job functions that clients may require because we prefer to be seen as specialists for our clients needs and culture rather than specialists in a specific sector.

We feel that any position can be qualified by the correct understanding of people rather than what field they work in. We feel that by communicating effectively with candidates and having respect for their needs, requirements and time – we are able to form relationships and properly understand our candidates and the culture that they would fit into so as to service our clients’ needs more effectively. You could possibly classify us as “Versatilist”.

Whether you are in need of a new member of staff or as we like to call it "a new family member"​ or if you are in search of a new opportunity our consultants are ready to take your call.

Industry
Consulting & Advisory
Company Size
11-50 employees
Headquarters
Durban, ZA
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
ithembarecruitment.co.za
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