Material Procurement Planner

Location: Midrand, South Africa

Company

At DSM-Firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.

Job Purpose

Manage, forecast, and demand analysis of raw materials and finished goods aligned with production schedules, and coordinating with internal departments and external stakeholders to maintain steady production and product delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Forecast and Demand analysis of raw materials and Finished goods
Independently handle material requirement generation based on forecast of various products.
Perform daily Planning/Procurement functions in support of order fulfilment/cost optimization objectives & ensure an effective and efficient Order-to-Supply process
Manage vendors for right and timely delivery of the product
Provides proactive and accurate communication in support of the Plan, Source, Make, Deliver process
Coordinating with Manufacturing facilities and suppliers for on time delivery
Material replenishment for both production and sales orders (transit order).
Ensure the production continuity as the agreed production plan.
Manage the inventory / stock level as per given target to ensure the Supply Chain's Inventory Objective
Order confirmation for transit orders with procurement type F
Record & Manage SNC with the help of QA, COE & Supplier with RCA & CAPA.
Properly applies planning parameters and suggests changes to parameters as required;
Monitoring slow moving and obsolescence inventory.
Maintaining product masters in SAP after computation of planning lead time, production lead time, transportation lead time

We value:

Engineering bachelor’s degree, Statistics, Econometrics, Mathematics or Equivalent
Proficient in Supply Chain Planning techniques
Proficient in Inventory management
APICS Certified preferred
Proficient in Excel
3-5 years’ experience managing procurement area, following suppliers performance and being responsible for the available raw materials at consumption point
Ability to manage and meet deadlines and multi-task daily activities
Detailed understanding of Materials Replenishment Planning concepts and their role in supply planning
Detailed understanding of how a supply plan is generated and managed
Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Experience in standardizing processes
Well Organized Person
A person who can work well under pressure
Must be good with Time management
Can work independently and in a team

We offer:

Entry to the exciting and inspiring world of perfumes and taste
A culture that values diversity where people are at the heart of the company
The opportunity to work for a company that cares about the environment and sets and achieves ambitious sustainability objectives
Flexibility in working hours
A dynamic working environment
Competitive benefits

Our Commitment: dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate there’s a place for everyone at dsm-Firmenich.

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