Inventory Planner – Pietermaritzburg

SUMMARY:
Inventory Planner – Pietermaritzburg
Our client in the manufacturing sector is seeking an experienced Inventory Planner to manage inventory across raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods within an ERP-driven environment.

POSITION INFO:

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and manage inventory across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods
• Oversee bonded warehouse inventory, ensuring compliance with customs and excise regulations
• Run and manage MRP on ERP systems, resolving exceptions and adjusting orders
• Maintain and optimise safety stock, reorder points, and lead times
• Collaborate with procurement, production, and logistics to align supply with demand
• Monitor key KPIs (stock turn, fill rate, days on hand, obsolescence) and report insights
• Manage cycle counts, stock reconciliations, and resolve variances

• Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or similar
• Minimum 5 years’ inventory planning experience in a manufacturing environment
• Proven experience with bonded warehouses and customs compliance
• Strong MRP and ERP experience (e.g. SAP, Syspro, Microsoft Dynamics/Business Central)
• Solid understanding of inventory planning principles (safety stock, forecasting, EOQ, ABC analysis)
• Strong Excel and data analysis skills
• Exposure to SARS customs, duty drawback, or rebate programmes
• Experience with S&OP processes
• CPIM / CSCP or similar certification (Advantageous)