12 Month Fixed Term Contract available for a Planner, within the Operations Department of a Chemical Manufacturing company. Based in KZN.  A qualification in Supply Chain/Logistics, and advanced knowledge and experience in production, scheduling, demand planning, inventory management and constraint principles required.

Requirements:

• BCom/Similar Supply Chain/Logistics
• Minimum 5 years in Planning
• SAP experience essential
• Drivers License essential
• Advanced computer Literacy
• Advanced Knowledge of ERP systems
• Current legislation knowledge (Incoterms and HTS)
• Production, scheduling, demand planning, Inventor Management experience advanced
• Negotiation, conflict management and communication skills advanced
• Solid financial management principles, strategy implementation, inventory costing methodologies and principles

Duties:

• Lead, direct and manage the Planning Team in accordance with Supply Chain strategy
• Ensure processes comply with SHERQ and legal requirements
• Ensure Planning function is aligned with Code of Ethics
• Determine and manage raw material planning
• Manage and coordinate direct Purchase for Resale
• Facilitate Order Status workgroup
• Ensure customers receive orders on time
• Analyze and report re demand plan, risks and opportunities
• Co-ordinate cross functional teams (Finance, supply chain and demand planning)
• Analyze forecasts and sales orders
• Manage constraints
• Set up and control master data control process
• Manage imported material status, costing and documentation
• Manage and implement continuous improvements

Only Online applications will be considered. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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