Material Planner - JHB at Danone

KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY

1. Material Requirement Planning

• Compile the Material Requirements Planning for the respective Raw and/or Packaging commodities
• Weekly meetings with Suppliers to manage supplier SLA with regards to stock holding
• Create Purchase Orders based on the short-term production schedule & mid-term production plans
• Ensure on Time Delivery from suppliers, follow up and expedite orders
• Maintain timeous and efficient communication to suppliers, ensuring on-time and correct deliveries of required raw and packaging material
• Maintain safety stock levels on all applicable material
• Forecast demand to suppliers
• Maintain on-going system housekeeping and clear open orders as per the MRP
• Give timeous responses to email and account queries
• Liaise with C&P regarding all contract related concerns.
• Negotiating with internal and external stakeholders regarding desired business outcomes where relevant.

2. Controls

• Ensure that correct order volumes are received on time and in full.
• Follow up on the daily Production Service Levels report, identifying any deviations that may impact on immediate purchasing requirements.
• Monitor and act on Non-Conformance Reports, establishing the immediate risk to production
• Follow up on short and non-delivered product, incorrect quantities and incorrect orders
• Update applicable tracking sheets (indirect / direct imports)
• Analyze weekly PSL report feedback to establish if the problem originated from Replenishment
• Obtain stock counts from the applicable vendors/suppliers and continuously monitor the agreed safety stock levels
• Communicate with forwarding agents regarding imported stock
• Conduct quarterly supplier visits to establish safety stock levels vs the agreed SLA
• Ensure minimal materials write off with Industrial team

3. Reporting

• Submit weekly and monthly management reporting
• Submit monthly feedback on Supplier Performance (Supplier Relationship Management)
• Present the Supplier Performance Consolidated Report
• Change Order report to outline exception reporting for audit purposes.
• Submit a Risk Assessment Report to identify possible upcoming constraints
• Develop the 12-month Supplier Forecast
• Report daily on feedback of materials below Safety Stock thresholds

4. Support process improvement through interpretation of performance analytics

Qualification(s) & Experience:

• Diploma or Degree in Purchasing, Supply Chain Logistics, Engineering (or related field 3-5 years’ experience in an FMCG production environment in a replenishment role 
• Working knowledge of stock control principles and practices 
• Proficient in MS Office: Excel, PowerPoint 
• A thorough understanding of all supply chain principles and processes 
• Previous dairy experience is an advantage Previous experience in working with SAP is an advantage