Supply Planner at Inuka Fragrances

Job Brief:

We are seeking a highly analytical and experienced Supply Planner to join our logistics team. As a Supply Planner, you will be working directly under the Supply Chain Analyst where you will keep track of inventory, anticipate demand, and suggest purchases to ensure production continuity. To be successful as a Supply Planner, you should be able to identify and anticipate market trends and suggest purchases to maintain suitable stock levels.

Responsibilities:

• Assessing the inventory storage capabilities of the business.
• Counting and tracking inventory.
• Anticipating stock demands based on current and future business functions.
• Analyzing and anticipating market trends for the best time to purchase inventory.
• Forecast materials demand and compile purchase requests for the procurement dept.
• Assist QC with supplier returns
• Keeping record of and tracking supplier non-conformances.
• Creating inventory reports and presenting suggestions to Management
• Ensuring the business has a steady flow of stock without overcapitalizing on materials.
• Suggesting changes to inventory warehousing to meet increased or reduced demand.
• Assist the Procurement manager in identifying poor supplier behavior eg. Late deliveries etc.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Management, Logistics, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience working in logistics or supply chain management.
• APICS or other Certification preferred
• Detailed knowledge of logistics and inventory management.
• Advanced mathematical and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to write and present detailed inventory reports.

Only CV’s that meet all requirements will be considered. If you have not heard back within 14 working days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Closing date for applications: 16 October 2020

Apply to [email protected]

Reference: Supply Planner