RPO Recruitment’s client in the food manufacturing industry is urgently seeking the expertise of a Supply Chain Co-Ordinator to join their team in Olifantsfontein, Gauteng.

Responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate and maintain the replenishment schedule and analyse the schedule by doing “what if” scenarios and report on progress.
• Highlight and identify resource constraints and recommend processes to eliminate resource constraints.
• Identify and highlight critical material shortages and products which are at risk.
• Compare net requirements against scheduled receipts in monthly periods using extracts from MPS.
• Compare actual vs forecasted volumes and assist with the budgeting and forecasting process.
• Import of material and process of documentation.
• Interact and problem solve all daily customer queries and resolve with the necessary sense of urgency.
• Track shipments and report daily on timelines
• Manage Export and Import documentation.
• Permit applications.
• Assist QA and other departments with CoA’s and other queries.
• Managing Raw Material documentation, international shipments, and Customs.
• Continuously review and improve relevant system parameters, such as safety stocks, re-order points and lot sizes across multiple production sites, also keeping MRP master data correct and up to date.
• To control the master data settings related to MRP in BPCS to optimize the stock levels.
• To achieve a constant flow of raw materials to satisfy the production requirements.
• To liaise with purchasing department to improve the on-time delivery from our vendors and the quality control to identify substandard vendors.
• To set up and run daily, weekly, and monthly control reports.
• Continuous improvement of all relevant planning processes
• To anticipate potential shortages or excesses, monitor and evaluate operating rhythms and production plans.
• Based on your continuous analyses, you integrate and execute best supply chain practices to improve external and internal material flow.
• Continuous learning and benchmarking with the industry should enable you to develop and implement highest Supply Chain standards at the company.
• Your standard working agenda includes regular presentations to Senior management related to overall Supply Chain performance, whilst building and driving applicable action plans. 

Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Diploma / Degree in in Supply Chain/Logistics
• CPIM / CSCA will be an advantage
• Computer literate – MS Office – Advanced Excel Skills
• Relevant experience in Supply Chain
• 3 years operational experience in a FMCG production environment
• Sound understanding and knowledge of MRP / MPS logic
• Good Excel skills
• Good planning, time management, and analytical skills
• Good presentation skills
• Good understanding of business processes and systems
• Consistent application of operational priorities
• Proactive and energetic with high level of attention to detail/accuracy
• Logical thinking & information seeking skills
• Self-starter with ability to use initiative
• Organizational commitment and integrity
• Ability to work well within a team environment

Benefits:

• Salary: R250K/yr - R350K/yr, salary negotiable
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Training & Development
• Paid Time Off (PTO) (if applicable)

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Shannon Thomson and Jamie-lee McCallum at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: [email protected]

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We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.