Material Planning Officer

Job Purpose

• To liaise with suppliers in relation to delivery schedules call off based on MRP system requirements to: ensure delivery in full against commitments made monitor all gaps and plan ahead so there are no missing parts on the production line identify missing parts with key suppliers provide input into the parameters review, procurement and materials planning for production.

Planning

• Plan the call offs in line with production needs based on Master Production Schedule planning and inventory strategy.
• Manage procurement plan accuracy and ensure material on time deliveries.
• Interact with Logistics Method department in parameters definition i.e. requirements for packaging / stacking / storing / handling of components / material / parts.
• Communicate parameter standards to suppliers thus ensuring preservation and maintaining of high quality of product/s along the value chain.
• Participate in shop floor daily meetings sharing missing parts visibility and recovery plans
• Maintain accurate records so that procurement data is accurate at all times.

Supplier Relationships

• Communicate on a daily basis with suppliers sharing procurement plan.
• Monitor suppliers' performance and follow up on commitments not fulfilled i.e. ensure on time delivery in full – OTIF.
• Escalate in case of supplier's major issues and work on corrective action plan with Supplier Development team and Buyers.
• Visit suppliers on a regular basis both for relationship building and for monitoring compliance to Gibela requirements / standards.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Logistics / Supply Chain.
• 3+ Years Material planning experience within an industrial manufacturing environment

Closing Date

• 17 August 2026