Integrated Business Planner

SUMMARY:
Maxwell+Spark is looking for a Integrated Business Planner to join their team!!!

Who are we?/About us 
Maxwell+spark, a leader in Li-ion technology for industrial mobility systems, offers a unique and compelling opportunity for job candidates. With a dynamic team of industry experts and a history of award-winning innovations, our company is on a mission to empower industrial users to transition to clean, renewable energy sources. We stand out for our environmentally conscious approach, delivering Li-ion battery systems that not only outperform traditional alternatives but also significantly reduce carbon emissions and lower lifetime costs. By harnessing technology for a greener, more efficient world, maxwell+spark invites passionate, forward-thinking individuals to join us in shaping the future of industrial mobility and creating a cooler, more sustainable world. 

Opportunity/Job Purpose 
Are you a master of juggling spreadsheets, calendars, and coffee cups? Do you dream in pivot tables and wake up with supply chain optimization ideas? Look no further! Maxwell & Spark (PTY) LTD is seeking an Integrated Business Planner to join our dynamic team. Here is your chance to blend strategy, spreadsheets, and a dash of humour—all while sipping on your favourite caffeinated beverage. 
 
Key Job Deliverables: 
The management of inventory and working capital in the business, using tools and concepts such as ERP, MRP, MPS and S&OP planning. All of this is required to co-ordinate and meet the timeously delivery of finished goods to customers. 

What will you do? 
Role and Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: 

• Forecasting, MPS planning and inventory management: Predict the future like a wizard—except instead of crystal balls, you’ll use our ERP system, Excel and a touch of intuition. 
• Sales and Operational planning: Coordinate the delicate dance of inventory, demand, and procurement. Imagine Swan Lake, but with spreadsheets and less tutus.
• Working Capital management: Balance working capital with business requirements and the occasional office braai. Because nothing says “profit margin” like boerewors.
• Cross-Functional team management: Tightrope Walking: Collaborate with sales, marketing, finance, Engineering and operations. If you can juggle their egos, you’re hired!
• ERP: The set up and continual management of the planning via the business ERP system.
• Risk Management: Identify risks faster than a cat spotting a cucumber and steer us away from danger. 

• Minimum tertiary qualification in Engineering, BCom and supply chain  
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint and deciphering cryptic emails threads. 
• Understanding of ERP systems and ERP master data management. 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
• Good interpersonal and communications skills (verbal and written). 
• Good organizational, time management and planning skills. 
• Able to work under pressure. 
• 3-5 years’ experience preferable. 
• A sense of humour-because life is too short to take supply chain disruptions seriously. 

• Market related renumeration, negotiable according to experience, skills and qualifications. 
• Training. 
• Subsidized Medical Aid. 
• Subsidized lunch.  

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