Snr Materials Planner
Reckitt · Johannesburg, Gauteng
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- The Material Planner is responsible for ensuring the timely availability of raw and packaging materials to support the factory production plan. The role leverages Kinaxis Rapid Response to plan material requirements, monitor constraints, and provide visibility of risks. It ensures materials are available in the right quantity and at the right time, while optimising inventory and minimising production disruptions.
Your responsibilities Material Planning & Availability
- Plan raw and packaging material requirements based on the production plan using Kinaxis Rapid Response.
- Ensure material availability to support manufacturing schedules.
- Monitor and resolve material shortages proactively to avoid line stoppages.
Inventory Management
- Manage material inventory levels in line with service and working capital targets.
- Monitor and reduce slow-moving and obsolete materials SLOB.
- Maintain appropriate planning parameters safety stock, lead times, MOQ
Supplier & Procurement Coordination
- Work with Procurement and suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Track supplier performance, lead times, and delivery adherence.
- Escalate supply risks and delays impacting production
Factory & Supply Alignment
Align closely with
- Production / Manufacturing.
- Supply Planning.
- Ensure material availability supports the agreed production plan
Risk Management & Scenario Planning
- Identify material supply risks and constraints within Kinaxis Rapid Response.
- Develop mitigation plans to protect production and service levels.
- Support scenario planning to evaluate supply risks and alternatives.
System & Data Management
- Maintain accurate material master data and planning parameters in Kinaxis Rapid Response and ERP systems.
- Ensure data integrity for planning and reporting.
- Leverage system insights to support decision-making.
Key Performance Indicators KPIs
- Material availability no line stoppages due to shortages.
- Inventory levels and working capital.
- SLOB Slow Moving & Obsolete materials.
- Supplier delivery performance OTIF.
- Adherence to production plan
The experience we're looking for
- 2–5 years' experience in material planning, supply planning, or factory operations.
- Experience in FMCG / manufacturing environment preferred.
- Experience using Kinaxis Rapid Response, SAP, or similar planning tools.
- Strong understanding of production and supply chain processes.
The skills for success
- Strong analytical skills, planning and problem-solving capabilities, risk management, meticulous, attention to detail, data accuracy, excellent communication, stakeholder alignment skills.