About the position
Leading pharmaceutical company is looking for a Material Planner. Pharmaceutical, vitamins, supplementary, healthcare, cosmetic or FMCG industry experience is essential.
Key Interfaces:
Suppliers, Procurement, Inventory, Marketing
Role of this Position:
To co-ordinate the movement of Inventory (raw materials, packaging components and finished products) in line with the overall goals and objectives of the department.
Key Responsibilities:
Obtain quotations and generate purchase orders for all components/chemicals/finish goods
Request order confirmations from suppliers and ensure that delivery dates are acceptable and prices are accurate.
Expedite purchase orders to ensure that all deliveries are received on time, in full at the relevant locations.
Follow up on all administrative issues related to material shortages, corrective action reports, samples requested.
Report on any problems/potential problems related to supply of any material.
Plan production at Contract Manufacturers
Manage stock levels at contract Manufacturers
Reconcile inventory at contract manufacturers on a monthly basis
General admin, filing and maintaining of records
Adhere to all Policies and procedures
Necessary Qualifications / Experience:
Grade 12 and Certificate or Diploma in inventory or procurement management or similar
Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a material planner
Experience with inventory management
Pharmaceutical, vitamins, supplementary, healthcare, cosmetic or FMCG industry experience is essential
Desired Skills:
- raw material
- mrp
- material planner
- pharmaceutical
- fmcg
Employer & Job Benefits:
- Basic salary
- medical aid
- provident fund
