Lactalis South Africa
Job Overview:
Accountable for the effective planning and replenishing, in a cost-effective manner, all bill of materials to meet the production plan. This includes, but is not limited to, packaging and packaging related items and raw materials (bulks and ingredients). Any risk must be highlighted and managed to ensure continuity of supply.
Requirements:
National Diploma / B Degree in Operations Management / Logistics / Supply Chain / Accounting / Purchasing
CPIM / CSCA will be an advantage
Computer literate – MS Office – Advanced Excel Skills
Relevant experience in Supply Chain
3 years’ operational experience in a FMCG production environment
Sound understanding and knowledge of MRP / MPS logic
Required Skills
Key Behavioural Dimensions and Skills
Good verbal and written communication skills
Good planning, time management & analytical skills
Good organisational and problem-solving skills
Excellent service orientation
Good presentation skills
Good understanding of business processes and systems
Consistent application of operational priorities
Proactive and energetic with high level of attention to detail/accuracy
Logical thinking & information seeking skills
Self-starter with ability to use initiative
Organisational commitment and integrity
Ability to work well within a team environment
Duties & Responsibilities
Co-ordinate and maintain the replenishment schedule and analyze the schedule by doing “what if” scenarios and report on progress.
Highlight and identify resource constraints and recommend processes to eliminate resource constraints.
Suggest batch size changes, re-routing of products and outsourcing/purchasing of additional materials.
Identify and highlight critical material shortages and products which are at risk.
Compare net requirements against scheduled receipts in monthly periods using extracts from MPS.
Manage and maintain planning reports – MRP/Risk File.
Interact and problem solve all daily customer queries and resolve with the necessary sense of urgency.
Manage and maintain the Supplier relationships.
Manage Import documentation and permit applications and liaise with Rohlig regarding shipments.
Assist QA and other departments with CoA’s and other queries.
Continuously review and improve relevant system parameters, such as safety stocks, re-order points and lot sizes, also keeping MRP master data correct and up to date.
To liaise with Procurement department to secure volumes and manage suppliers.
To set up and run daily, weekly, and monthly control reports.
Provide forecasts to suppliers and procurement to ensure contracts are in place on time and suppliers can meet delivery requirements.
Daily order management.
Deadline:3rd May,2026
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