Inventory and Materials Planner (50930) at Ntice Sourcing Solutions

Job Description

• A leading FMCG manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Inventory & Materials Planner to join their team.
• This role is responsible for managing the full Raw Materials & Packaging portfolio, ensuring the factory's production needs are met while optimizing inventory levels, costs, and supplier performance.
• The ideal candidate will bring strong planning expertise, SAP proficiency, and proven experience in manufacturing or FMCG environments.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Competencies

• 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