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Materials Planner
Based: Midrand
Contract: permanent

 

As a Materials Planner you will:

Initiate and co-ordinate action plans to manage materials shortages. Satisfactory completion of shortage reports as per communicated deadline. Expedite material as per SAP recommendations to support business requirements timeously. Ensure maintenance of SAP relevant parameters as regulated by management. Propose and evaluate continuous improvements and cost reduction initiatives. Provide material schedules to all suppliers on a frequency determined by the business. Minimize or eliminate excess inventory. Proactively eliminate Slow-moving and Obsolete stock (SLOB)

To be successful in this role you should:

 

5 years in a supply chain role working with suppliers and sound understanding of FMCG company environment. Proven track record of managing and developing a team Excellent presentation skills and ability to proactively contribute to customer presentations Cross functional team player and able to operate effectively within a matrix structure Flexible approach & innovative problem solver Exposure to ERP/SC systems (SAP) and Advanced level Microsoft Office (Excel). Potential and desire to build career within Supply Chain Being able to work under pressure

 

We offer:

• Good opportunities to start professional career with a global flavour leader,

• Work in a dynamic international environment,

• Internal trainings

• Opportunities for development.

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McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.