Raw Materials Planner - Alberton, South Africa - AkzoNobel

AkzoNobel Alberton, South Africa

3 weeks ago

Description

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we've been supplying the innovative paints and coatings that help to color people's lives and protect what matters most. Our world class portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens and Interpon – is trusted by customers around the globe. We're active in more than 150 countries and use our expertise to sustain and enhance the fabric of everyday life. Because we believe every surface is an opportunity. It's what you'd expect from a pioneering and long-established paints company that's dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of what we have today – while creating an even better tomorrow. Let's paint the future together.

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Job Purpose

Inbound & Outbound material planning activities to ensure the business strategy, short- and long-term sales requirements are supported by sound and achievable deployment plans.
Provide execution phase, and long-term material plans to support production at respective sites
Ensures planning process optimizes material availability to achieve customer service metrics (OTIF) whilst maximizing inventory turns and minimizing costs (OWC & SLOB management).
Support exception resolution related to supply gaps i.e. material & warehouse capacity constraints.
Interface to supply planning, logistics, manufacturing, Intercompany transfers and vendors.

Key Accountabilities

Planning:

Translate MRP requirements into supply plan to satisfy customer service (OTIF); production activities at manufacturing site.
SAP experience:
Daily MRP for analysis of nett requirements.
Create Purchase orders as per requirements on SAP.
Analysis of material shortages for escalation
Create and manage supplier purchase orders.
Track VOTIF to ensure timely delivery of materials.
Manage MRP exceptions daily/ weekly
Manage and review stock transfer orders for outbound/ inbound inter-company demand.

Cost:

Balance inventory according to replenishment policies and demand forecast at optimal levels to meet production requirements.
Reduce and prevent slow and obsolete inventory.

Analytical:

Data analysis to correct and prevent over/under stocking  short and long-term inventory planning, out of stock management.
Lead monthly SLOB reviews.
Balance demand and supply with an understanding of production requirements.
Root cause analysis for material shortages  drive improvement plans.
Strong excel & SAP capability.
Provide reports as needed.

Continuous improvement:

Data management: review and maintenance of master data in accordance with inventory replenishment policies & MRP parameters i.e. ABC's,MOQ's, lead times, sourcing points etc...
Support implementation of respective CI projects, and the practice of process improvements in alignment with the company grow and deliver strategy.
Review & challenge status quo where required.
Strong relationship building with key stakeholders  Procurement, manufacturing, logistics & Suppliers.

Experience

Degree or equivalent qualification in Purchasing Management/Business Studies/Production Control (APICS) or appropriate training in production scheduling, materials requirements planning and stock control.
Relevant experience in a procurement or purchasing role, preferably in a high volume manufacturing environment.
Proven experience in Materials / Supply Planning.
Experienced with SAP ECC-PP
Having a procurement/purchasing background is desirable.
Strong understanding of production planning and inter-dependencies with Material Planning.

At AkzoNobel we are highly committed to ensuring an inclusive and respectful workplace where all employees can be their best self. We strive to embrace diversity in a context of tolerance. Our talent acquisition process plays an integral part in this journey, as setting the foundations for a diverse environment. For this reason we train and educate on the implications of our Unconscious Bias in order for our TA and hiring managers to be mindful of them and take corrective actions when applicable. In our organization, all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age or disability.

Requisition ID: 39367