Specialist: Materials Requirement Planning at Komatsu Mining

Qualifications:

• Degree or 3‑year Diploma in Supply Chain & Logistics or Production Planning
• A technical qualification or background will be advantageous

Years of experience:

• 5 to 6 years relevant working experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong supply chain experience in Production Planning within a manufacturing environment
• Proven understanding of Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or similar methodologies
• Experience with ERP systems (such as SAP or Syspro) is essential

Generic knowledge requirements:

Microsoft Office:

• MS Excel – Advanced
• MS Access – Advanced
• MS Word – Advanced
• Core Tracker Database – Advanced
• MRP Systems – Advanced
• Knowledge of ISO 9001/2008
• Understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety Act

Job responsibilities:

Materials Requirements Planning & Execution

• Execute and update a targeted plan for remanufactured components and cores (WSP, WES, WSH, WSE)
• Develop and maintain customer component forecast databases
• Forecast RM/PEX component usage
• Liaise with Branch and Depot Managers to ensure customer forecast accuracy
• Ensure component availability—either rebuilt (RM/PEX) or new
• Plan and execute core returns to Global RM factories
• Maintain emergency stock levels
• Forward plan all repairable components
• Generate OEM material schedules to meet demand
• Coordinate ordering through to delivery, including mitigating material shortages
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Facilitate planning meetings
• Communicate schedules, forecasts, and deviations timeously
• Maintain close interaction with Production Work Order Planners and WIP Expeditors
• Liaise with global suppliers on component sourcing
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure on‑time material delivery

Monitoring & Control

• Monitor system data integrity and ensure inventory accuracy
• Check Bills of Materials and validate inventory levels
• Minimise obsolete stock and reduce liability
• Conduct inventory checks to ensure system accuracy
• Assess planning assumptions vs. actual volumes
• Resolve MRP-related queries
• Track progress against plans

Reporting

• Maintain up‑to‑date plans
• Report issues and escalations immediately
• Produce standard monthly reports
• Provide input for OEM reporting
• Gather and analyse MRP metrics and statistics