Inventory and Materials Planner

• Oversee material planning and scheduling to ensure consistent supply of raw and packaging materials.

• Develop accurate material requirement plans and adjust planning parameters based on usage trends and business forecasts.

• Manage procurement processes, supplier contracts, and relationships to ensure on-time delivery and compliance with business objectives.

• Monitor supplier performance, track orders vs. deliveries, and identify risks or supply disruptions.

• Drive inventory efficiency by minimising obsolete stock, improving cost control, and maintaining ERP data accuracy.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Production, Quality Assurance, Warehousing, and Commercial.

• Resolve issues related to material shortages, quality discrepancies, and delivery delays.

• Support sustainability and ethical sourcing initiatives.

• Contribute to continuous improvement by developing systems and processes that enhance efficiency and accuracy.

• Relevant tertiary qualification (BTech/University Degree in Operations, Logistics Management, or related numerical sciences).

• Minimum 3 years' experience in materials or production planning within a manufacturing or FMCG environment.

• SAP experience (essential).

• Proven ability to manage inventory levels, lead times, and optimise stock usage.

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Supply chain and inventory knowledge.

• Financial and commercial acumen.

• Vendor management and negotiation skills.

• Strong leadership and team management abilities.

• Proactive, agile, and solutions-driven approach

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