RAW MATERIALS PLANNER

Position Overview: The raw materials planner responsible for procurement, inventory management of raw materials required for production processes. This role ensures that the necessary materials are available at the right time in the right quantity and at the right cost to meet the production schedules and support the efficiency of the supply chain . KEY RESPONSILBILTIES CUSTOMER CIMMUNICATION Follow up on projection according to lead times Ensure all communication to customer is done correctly and timeously 2.TECH PACK / JOBS Initiate Tech Packs with relevant Depts Creation of Job (BOM) on sync 3.PROCUREMENT Fabric and packaging needs to be procured in line with customer projections to ensure we are always covered to meet deliveries as well as a % of additional. And ensure this is ordered according to the customers model. 4 . REPORTS Identify opportunities to streamline materials handling processes and improve efficiency Provide regular reports on inventory levels, materials shortages and planning accuracy Actual vs projected Seasonal stats 5.SHIPMENT TRACKING Following up ETD and ETAs from schedules provided from offshore suppliers as well as internal shipping dept. Communicate late fabrics to HOD and communicate to demand planners to ensure production aligns PREFERRED QUALIFICATION : BCOM SUPPLY CHAINMANAGEMENT OR RELATED FIELD (ADVANTAGEOUS) EXPERIENCE : TEXTILE RELATED MINIMUM 1 YEAR SKILLS REQUIRED: excellent organizational skills, analytical skills, sync software, excellent communication skills, ability to work in a fast paced and high-pressure environment, problem solving and attention to detail.

Location: eThekwini, ZA

Posted Date: 1/7/2025