Material Planner - South Africa

In brief

**Overview** This role is for a Material Planner at Mars Snacking in Johannesburg, South Africa. The primary purpose of this position is to ensure the continuous availability of Raw & Pack Materials for the South Africa Plant, aligning with demand requirements and stock cover policies. The Material Planner is fully responsible for planning, controlling, and managing pipeline stock levels across the supplier, in transit, and on-site locations. This role acts as a crucial link connecting production, planning, and procurement to drive efficiency and optimize the supply chain. **What you will do** * **Pipeline & Stock Management:** Maintain Raw & Pack materials stock within target ranges to ensure high flexibility and production availability while actively managing risks and costs (e.g., freight, freshness, and obsolete inventory). * **Supplier & Commercial Partnership:** Develop deep knowledge of supplier profiles and capabilities to collaborate effectively with commercial buyers on contracts, performance, and Service Level Agreements (SLAs). * **System Key User Support:** Serve as the Inbound Key User for ATLAS, supporting system needs, working closely with site experts, and driving local process improvements. * **Proactive Communication & Escalation:** Establish structured ways of working with production planners and buyers, providing clear KPI projections and timely escalation of risks or opportunities. * **Continuous Improvement:** Initiate and execute optimization and continuous improvement projects to enhance overall operational efficiency and customer service. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * A Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial/Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field. * 3 to 5 years of experience in material planning, production planning, supply chain, inventory management, or procurement within a manufacturing environment. * Practical, hands-on experience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP), material availability monitoring, and production schedule support. * Strong proficiency with ERP systems for planning and inventory management, preferably SAP S/4HANA or SAP ECC (specifically SAP PP and MM modules). * A collaborative mindset with excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills to navigate supply chain complexities. **Who should apply** Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field, coupled with 3-5 years of experience in material planning, production planning, supply chain, inventory management, or procurement within a manufacturing environment. Ideal applicants will possess practical experience with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and production schedule support, along with strong proficiency in ERP systems (preferably SAP S/4HANA or SAP ECC). A collaborative mindset, excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential for managing supply chain complexities and optimizing material availability. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/material-planner-south-africa-mars-1 Source: myjobmag

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