Raw Material Planner

Recruiter:

Ultra Personnel

Job Ref:

JHB001439/VM

Date posted:

Thursday, May 29, 2025

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

Salary:

Monthly

SUMMARY:
Leading pharmaceutical / consumer health and wellness company is looking for an experienced Raw Material Planner. Pharmaceutical, vitamins, supplementary medication, cosmetics or FMCG industry experience is essential.

POSITION INFO:
Key Interfaces:
Suppliers, Procurement, Inventory, Marketing

Role of this Position:
To co-ordinate the movement of Inventory (raw materials, packaging components and finished products) in line with the overall goals and objectives of the department.

Key Responsibilities:
Obtain quotations and generate purchase orders for all components/chemicals/finish goods
Request order confirmations from suppliers and ensure that delivery dates are acceptable and prices are accurate.
Expedite purchase orders to ensure that all deliveries are received on time, in full at the relevant locations.
Follow up on all administrative issues related to material shortages, corrective action reports, samples requested.
Report on any problems/potential problems related to supply of any material.
Plan production at Contract Manufacturers
Manage stock levels at contract Manufacturers
Reconcile inventory at contract manufacturers on a monthly basis
General admin, filing and maintaining of records
Adhere to all Policies and procedures

Necessary Qualifications / Experience:
Grade 12 and Certificate or Diploma in inventory or procurement management or similar
Two (2) years’ experience as a planner / buyer / expeditor
Raw materials experience is essential
Experience with inventory management
Pharmaceutical, vitamins, supplementary medication, cosmetics or FMCG industry experience is required

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