About the position
The incumbent will be responsible for the seamless coordination of raw materials, systems and data from procurement through to completion of the final [URL Removed] key responsibilities of the position include:
- Sourcing suppliers and procuring goods and services including board, consumables and managing the supplier database;
- Working with the production planner in forecasting, distribution -, supply - and materials planning;
- Establishing inventory strategies for purchasing and coordinating the scheduling and planning responsibilities in collaboration with all stakeholders;
- Assisting with sales with sales forecasting and the management of back orders;
- Managing and controlling inventory to agreed parameters;
- Managing all supply chain functions on the ERP system in a timely manner, including leading and driving the electronic completion of SOP's.
- Managing, leading and driving the electronic supply and reconciliation of SOPs ;
- Ensuring continuous communication and collaboration of forecasting and inventory management data with key stakeholders;
- Analysing daily and weekly plans and attending production meetings to advise and discuss with management;
- Monitoring, reducing and eliminating procurement related stock-outs to production;
- Maintaining an accurate filing system on supplier communication including stock samples, specification sheers, price lists and other ad hoc communication
To be considered for the position, the incumbent should ideally meet the following essential criteria:
- A suitable tertiary qualification at NQF 5 level in Logistics, Supply Chain Management or similar;
- Suitable proven experience (minimum 5 years) in a printing and or packaging manufacturing environment. Folding Carton Packaging for the pharmaceutical and or food industries would be advantageous;
- Thorough understanding of printing processes and principles are essential;
- Experience with the maintenance of ISO, FSSC and HACCP standards would be preferable, whilst practical exposure to at least one of these or similar systems is essential;
- Computer literacy in the Microsoft Office Suite and an understanding of bespoke ERP/MRP software.
- Tangible performance improvement record by application of for example Lean/Six Sigma Principles in problem solving, maximizingof efficiencies and operational capabilities;
- Good interpersonal, communication and negotiation skills together with the ability to build and maintain relationships;
- Proficiency in written and spoken English together with the ability to interact at Senior Level in the Company;
- A meticulous work approach with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail;
- Good report-writing skills;
- Excellent time management skills together with ability to work according to strict deadlines on a continuous basis;
- Excellent co-ordination and administrative abilities;
- Professional in manner and appearance;
- Own transport with a valid driver's license.
Please note that if you do not hear from us within 14 days of the application, kindly consider you application as unsuccessful.
Desired Skills:
- Logistics
- Supply Chain
- Packaging
- Analytic
Desired Work Experience:
