Supply Chain Co-Ordinator at Twizza (Pty) Ltd

Job description
Key Performance Areas:

•  Full Procurement Function
•  Demand Planning
•  Distributor Management 
•  Ensure solid partnership and end-to-end collaboration with key stakeholders.

Inbound Purchasing including:

•  Responsible for the full procurement function including management of supplier relationships, supplier   negotiations on pricing and terms and the sourcing of new suppliers.
•  Optimisation of raw material and component stock levels to support production and minimize obsolescence.
•  Management of a perpetual inventory system with the appropriate controls, stock counts and variance reporting.
•  Implementation of MRP system with the objective of optimizing stock levels taking into account supplier lead times and safety stock levels.

Planning including:

•  Preparation of weekly and monthly master schedules for finished goods based on the sales forecast and current stock levels.
•  Preparation of weekly and monthly component level production schedules based on the master schedule and component stock levels.
•  Monitoring and reporting on the production plan vs actual output.
•  Interacts professionally with suppliers on orders, returns and general queries.

People Management:

•  Manage raw material teams at all plant (CPT, MDB, QTN)

Minimum requirements

• Grade 12;
• Qualification in Finance and/or Supply Chain
• Experience in a manufacturing environment would be an advantage
• 3-5 years' experience in a Buying capacity
• Strong knowledge of applicable commercial legislation
• Strong administrative and numerical skills, including Computer Literacy - MS Office
• Strong customer service skills
• Financial Acumen
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent people skill.
• Ability to perform under pressure
• Be able to evaluate complex quotations
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Valid driver’s license