Nestle
Ensure raw and pack materials availability across multiple plants including but not limited to imported raw, pack and bulk materials. This position is responsible for effective inventory management within target range, checking and correcting MRP Master Data and analyzing Material Requirements Accuracy reports. The scope of the role is above factory with accountability for multiple factories and categories.
A day in the life of SMM Planner:
Raw and Pack Materials ordering (Local suppliers)
Ensure raw and pack materials availability for production through end-to-end purchase order management including managing of parked & blocked invoices and GRIR
Work with procurement to secure future supply including analyzing the long-term horizon (18 months) to anticipate gaps in supply
Set and manage inventory targets for portfolio by using the RPIO tool at least twice a year. Effectively manage inventory based on weekly consumption vs plan, managing excess and stock shortages
Participate in I2L process
Manage MRP master data to ensure accuracy of master data (lead times, lot sizes, planning parameters)
Expedite deliveries to meet the production plan and satisfy stock targets
Provide rolling weekly bucket forecasts to suppliers
Manage and avoid stock redundancy
Monitor key indicators and escalate exceptions in time to avoid stock out situations, responsible for full 18-month planning horizon and exception management.
Effectively escalate potential risk and work with procurement and supplier as well as DSP to mitigate risk.
Manage rejected stock returns and credit notes
Key KPI’s:
Non-Finished Goods COF failures
Days Inventory Outstanding and Dasy Cover
Material Requirements Accuracy
Vendor performance (VES)
What will make you successful:
B degree or equivalent post matric qualification
Minimum of 2 years’ experience in production planning and/or materials planning
Experience in SAP MRP, planning and warehouse modules
Dealing with suppliers
Understanding of measures and KPI’s
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
Excel – Intermediate skill level required
Strong numeracy and communication skills
Power BI reporting skills
Strong problem-solving skills
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