Reporting to the Customer Services Team Leader, the successful applicant will be responsible for the following: (amongst other duties)
- § Issue weekly production schedules for production requirements
- § Ensuring there is sufficient finished goods stock to fulfill orders, and reorder levels are maintained
- § Manage Slow and Dead stock levels within parameters
- § Coordinate intercompany sales and purchasing
- § Advising raw materials of any exceptions that may be necessary for new products or changes of products
- § Liaise with Stores & Distribution regarding service efficiencies
- § Place orders with direct suppliers and manage stock levels accordingly
- § Advising on any machine (capacity) requirements for future
- § Long term planning of production capacity in plant
- § Assisting with utilization budget process
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must comply with the following:
COMPETENCIES
- § Degree (supply chain or related)
- § Strong Excel and Microsoft office
- § SAP experience advantageous
- § Mathematics in matric
- § Planning or buying experience in manufacturing or retail advantageous
- § 3 5 years manufacturing admin experience/exposure essential
CHARACTERISTICS
- § Analytical and logical thinker
- § Strong communication skills, with the ability to interact across organization
- § Resilient (not overly sensitive) & tenacious
- § Ability to make tough decisions
- § Ability to work to deadlines and under pressure
- § Passionate about customers and the company
