Material Planner
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Job Ref
2268586617
Date posted
Thursday, June 4, 2026
Location
East London, South Africa
SUMMARY
POSITION INFO
An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced
Material Planner to join a dynamic manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the efficient planning, coordination, and availability of materials to support production requirements and customer demands.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate material call-offs in line with production schedules and customer requirements.
- Monitor inventory levels and ensure timely replenishment to prevent shortages and excess stock.
- Expedite supplier deliveries to meet production and customer timelines.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and transactions within SAP.
- Work closely with logistics and freight forwarding teams to ensure material availability.
- Analyse inventory data and prepare reports to support operational decision-making.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to inventory management and SAP processes.
- Ensure compliance with company procedures and inventory control standards.
- Participate in cross-functional meetings with sourcing, quality, sales, engineering, and other operational teams to align material requirements.
Minimum Requirements
- Advanced Diploma or Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in material planning, inventory control, or logistics within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong working knowledge of SAP and stock management systems.
- Solid understanding of supply chain processes and inventory management principles.
- Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
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