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  • Posted: Dec 23, 2025
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • Yamaha Distributors South Africa are the importer and distributor of Yamaha products and spares to the Southern African region. Our success is based on the core values that we continually strive for in our dealings with the Southern African market. Honesty, integrity, excellent communication and sound business ethics, together with a focus on quality and ...
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    Product Planner

    Job Overview:

    • The Stock Planning & Operations role manages end-to-end stock planning, ordering, costing, regulatory compliance, systems administration, and reporting across the Motorcycle and Marine divisions, ensuring stock availability, financial accuracy, and operational compliance.

    Key Responsibilities

    Stock Planning & Replenishment

    • Analyse stock on hand, stock on order, sales run rates, and lead times to determine replenishment requirements.
    • Compile planned orders and align recommendations with sales, finance, and management.
    • Purchase & Production Orders
    • Prepare, submit, and manage purchase and production orders, including approvals and supplier submission.
    • Monitor order status and update cashflow forecasts accordingly.

    Logistics, Shipments & Stock Receipt

    • Track shipments, manage ETAs, and coordinate stock receipting upon arrival.
    • Verify quantities, specifications, and pricing against approved purchase orders.
    • Landed Costing & Pricing
    • Pre-cost shipments and finalise landed costs to support pricing accuracy and margin control.
    • Maintain indicative costing models and implement approved price changes.

    Regulatory Compliance & Homologation

    • Manage homologation, NRCS, ICASA, NATIS, SAMAR, and MM code requirements for all applicable models.
    • Coordinate documentation, testing, inspections, and regulatory submissions.
    • Systems & Master Data Management
    • Maintain accurate stock codes, pricing, and master data on Syspro and the Tuning Fork Portal (TFP).
    • Ensure system integrity, data accuracy, and timely updates across platforms.

    Tuning Fork Portal (TFP) Management

    • Build, maintain, and update TFP to ensure accurate dealer visibility of models, pricing, and arrivals.
    • Archive obsolete models and manage ongoing system improvements.

    Reporting & Month-End

    • Compile, validate, and distribute month-end, management, and supplier reports.
    • Analyse stock, ageing, and rollout data to support business decisions.

    Budgeting & Forecasting

    • Support stock budgeting, forecasting, and alignment with sales demand and dealer requirements.
    • Maintain budget templates and assist with executive budget reviews.

    Sales & Dealer Support

    • Provide operational support to sales teams and dealers on stock availability, ETAs, and specifications.
    • Assist with order processing during peak periods and month-end.

    Supplier & Stakeholder Engagement

    • Maintain relationships with key suppliers and attend operational and planning meetings.
    • Act as a liaison between suppliers, sales, finance, and management.

    Team Support & Oversight

    • Provide support, guidance, and quality oversight to team members.
    • Contribute to process improvements and cross-functional initiatives.

    Minimum Requirements

    • Proven experience in stock planning, supply chain, logistics, or operations.
    • Strong analytical capability with advanced Excel skills.
    • Experience working with ERP systems (Syspro advantageous).
    • High attention to detail with strong organisational skills.
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

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    Method of Application

    Interested and qualified? Go to Yamaha on yamaha.co.za to apply

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