Planner

A leading fmcg company situated in Cape Town is urgently seeking the expertise of an experienced Planner to join their team.

The successful incumbent for this position will be responsible for:

• Review Safety Stocks, Minimum Order Quantities (MOQs) & Lot Sizes on a monthly basis.
• Manage run-out raw materials and change over to alternatives.
• Ensure inventory levels are maintained at predetermined levels.
• Communicate and assist with action plans with relevant departments to eliminate/use at risk, slow moving inventories.
• Ensure the MRP Suggested Purchases are actioned on a daily basis to ensure production schedules are not compromised.
• Ensure timely delivery of materials whilst striving to minimize stock levels and assist with warehouse capacity constraints.
• Review and action supplier delivery confirmations – make any necessary changes, advise planning and production if orders cannot be met.