Demand Planning Specialist

Recruiter:

PlaceTalent

Job Ref:

JHB000044/CB

Date posted:

Thursday, August 25, 2022

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

JOB SUMMARY:
A leader in the ICT space is looking for a Demand Planning/Inventory Specialist to join their team of dynamic professionals. The ideal candidate will understand and have executed the end-to-end Supply end process.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Education:

Must be a holder of Higher National Diploma (HND) in Purchasing and Supply, or B.Sc. in Logistics and Material Management
Professional Qualification in CIPS or CILT, or MSc in Supply Chain Management is preferred

Skills/Experience required:

8 – 10 years supply chain experience
Must have good knowledge about customs clearing procedures at the South Africa Ports and conversant with current trends in the maritime industry
Must be conversant with the current INCOTERMS and always negotiate the best deals for the Company with the Freight Forwarder and Clearing Agent when applicable
Demonstrated computer proficiency including Microsoft Office Suite and Oracle
Detail oriented, able to multitask to meet deadlines
Excellent communication (both verbal and written)
Strong relationship-development skills
Strong leadership skills: Ability to drive and motivate team to achieve results within the department
Ability to work in a time-sensitive and high-volume environment

Job Description:

Manage the warehouse function efficiently and effectively to ensure optimal support is provided to the user departments mainly the Operations and Projects team
Invoicing and GRV’s
Create and implement appropriate systems and procedures in procurement and warehouse management and maintain a full traceable administrative system capable of recording and filing all records and data for tasks completed
Work closely with internal customers as well as suppliers to be a good customer service point
Train and mentor warehouse team to ensure compliance with all process, procedures and policies and ensure the security and integrity of the warehouse function is met always
Expedite all orders (Imports and Local) from the Purchase order stage through to freight forwarding and customs clearance to ensure timely delivery of ordered materials
Submit a weekly report on all imports / foreign purchase orders raised showing the materials ordered together with delivery timelines as well as committed expenditures to aid in forex forecast planning
Liaise with Accounts Payable team to ensure that all supplier invoices together with the necessary Customs clearing documentation for imported materials delivered are paid for within the agreed payment terms
Manage the Warehouse Service Provider to ensure performance meets all levels required on the job
Submit monthly reports on Inventory turnover detailing; stock cover periods, slowing moving, redundant inventory items, etc
Conduct monthly cycle count with the Warehouse and ensure this is signed off, maintaining a high level of inventory accuracy throughout
Ensure that all Inventory data in Oracle is checked for accuracy and Material distribution accounting in correct and reconcile with the Project Accountant CIP figures
Manage all Asset returns from site to warehouse and maintain an accurate database and liaise with the PMO to ensure the necessary disposal processes are followed in a timely manner
Perform monthly reconciliation of the All-Inventory Value Report in the general ledger (GL) versus the Sub ledger (SL) in Oracle
Performs monthly physical inventory stocktaking exercise to verify inventory counts and submit a report on the exercise
Ensure that best industry practices are maintained in the day-to-day management of the warehouse with full compliance to the EHS policy regarding the safe storage and handling of all inventory and non-inventory related items stored in the warehouse

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