Inventory Planner – Pietermaritzburg

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Job Location:

Pietermaritzburg - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Manufacturing

Job Summary

Inventory Planner Pietermaritzburg
Our client in the manufacturing sector is seeking an experienced Inventory Planner to manage inventory across raw materials work-in-progress and finished goods within an ERP-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Plan and manage inventory across raw materials WIP and finished goods
Oversee bonded warehouse inventory ensuring compliance with customs and excise regulations
Run and manage MRP on ERP systems resolving exceptions and adjusting orders
Maintain and optimise safety stock reorder points and lead times
Collaborate with procurement production and logistics to align supply with demand
Monitor key KPIs (stock turn fill rate days on hand obsolescence) and report insights
Manage cycle counts stock reconciliations and resolve variances

Requirements

Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Logistics Industrial Engineering or similar
Minimum 5 years inventory planning experience in a manufacturing environment
Proven experience with bonded warehouses and customs compliance
Strong MRP and ERP experience (e.g. SAP Syspro Microsoft Dynamics/Business Central)
Solid understanding of inventory planning principles (safety stock forecasting EOQ ABC analysis)
Strong Excel and data analysis skills
Exposure to SARS customs duty drawback or rebate programmes
Experience with S&OP processes
CPIM / CSCP or similar certification (Advantageous)

Due to the high volume of applications received only suitable candidates who meet the criteria of this vacancy will be contacted.

Inventory Planner PietermaritzburgOur client in the manufacturing sector is seeking an experienced Inventory Planner to manage inventory across raw materials work-in-progress and finished goods within an ERP-driven environment.Key ResponsibilitiesPlan and manage inventory across raw materials WIP a...