Material Planner Assistant - Oracle Systems

 

Recruiter:

Progessive International

Job Ref:

JHB001104/SF

Date posted:

Wednesday, February 9, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa


SUMMARY:
Purpose:
Assisting in the preparation of the plans and prepares production schedules for manufacture, assembling and testing of parts. The role will ensure system models are maintained using business intelligence and forecast information gathered from Oracle and other sources i.e. customer and supplier data.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Scope:

  • Reporting to the Planner, the role will form an integral part of a dedicated team.
  • Gathering and sharing appropriate information and ensuring targets are met and procedures are followed at all times.
  • Ability to work in a fast paced and challenging environment is essential
  • Supporting the Procurement team to ensure this function can continuously improve, add value to the organisation and work alongside the different disciplines within the company to achieve expected results.

Education

  • Diploma in Supply Chain or Procurement Management
  • Exposure to Engineering or Production will be an advantage

Experience and skills

  • Min of 3 years in a planning/procurement role within a manufacturing facility
  • Experience with Oracle MRP processes will be an advantage
  • A knowledge and aptitude for engineering
  • Competent Skills in Microsoft Office
  • Experience of statistical reporting, forecasting and understanding of financial and operational impacts of forecasting

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assists with the planning workflow for each department and operation according to previously established manufacturing sequences and lead times.
  • Confers with department supervisors to determine status of assigned projects.
  • Prepare lists of required materials
  • May prepare purchase requisitions to obtain materials, tools, and equipment.
  • Ensure timely placement and delivery of components in production lines
  • Communicates material requirements to buyers to expedite
  • Communicates the rescheduling of open purchase orders to suit production planning requirements
  • BOM maintenance
  • Works order creation and job closure
  • Share, communicate and report on variances to internal supply chain
  • Use and maintain Oracle data as the primary planning system tool
  • Gather, analyse and validate data.
  • Share data with relevant departments.
  • Maintain good relationships among technical buyers, sales, production supervisors and quality.
  • Min of 2 years in a planning/procurement role within a manufacturing facility
  • Experience with Oracle MRP processes will be an advantage
  • A knowledge and aptitude for engineering
  • Competent Skills in Microsoft Office
  • Experience of statistical reporting, forecasting and understanding of financial and operational impacts of forecasting

 

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