Employer: Komatsu South Africa (Pty) Ltd. Introduction: Komatsu South Africa is seeking a highly skilled Specialist: Remanufacturing Materials Requirements/Demand Planning to join our Reman Division. This *Specialised Diagnostic Level* role is integral to ensuring the availability, accuracy, and efficient planning of remanufactured components and raw materials that support our mining and construction OEM operations. Job responsibilities: Materials Requirements Planning & Execution - Execute and update a targeted plan for remanufactured components and cores (WSP, WES, WSH, WSE) - Develop and maintain customer component forecast databases - Forecast RM/PEX component usage - Liaise with Branch and Depot Managers to ensure customer forecast accuracy - Ensure component availability—either rebuilt (RM/PEX) or new - Plan and execute core returns to Global RM factories - Maintain emergency stock levels - Forward plan all repairable components - Generate OEM material schedules to meet demand - Coordinate ordering through to delivery, including mitigating material shortages - Implement continuous improvement initiatives Stakeholder Engagement & Communication - Facilitate planning meetings - Communicate schedules, forecasts, and deviations timeously - Maintain close interaction with Production Work Order Planners and WIP Expeditors - Liaise with global suppliers on component sourcing - Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure on‑time material delivery Monitoring & Control - Monitor system data integrity and ensure inventory accuracy - Check Bills of Materials and validate inventory levels - Minimise obsolete stock and reduce liability - Conduct inventory checks to ensure system accuracy - Assess planning assumptions vs. actual volumes - Resolve MRP-related queries - Track progress against plans Reporting - Maintain up‑to‑date plans - Report issues and escalations immediately - Produce standard monthly reports - Provide input for OEM reporting - Gather and analyse MRP metrics and statistics Person Attributes The ideal candidate is: - Structured, meticulous, and highly organised - A strong planner with excellent attention to detail - Independent, disciplined, and able to meet deadlines - Analytical with strong problem‑solving skills - Consistent, reliable, and able to deliver under pressure - Comfortable with structured procedures and systems