Supply Chain Material Planner

Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Job Description


Are you a person who is deadline and task driven, with a strong understanding of Supply Chain Principles?Then here an amazing opportunity for you to join the Belgotex Team!About the CompanyBelgotex is Africas leading carpet and artificial grass manufacturer. As a soft flooring specialist we design, make, and distribute high-quality broadloom and modular carpets with custom solutions available to the commercial market. Our extensive product portfolio includes luxury and specialist vinyls and artificial grass.Corporate Values:

  • Better Together: We believe that people inspire greatness. It takes a team to achieve our world class standards and we cant do any of this alone.
  • We Tread Softly: We are a recognised world leader for sustainability practices, asking less of the planet in all that we do.
  • Deep Focus: We are on a journey of vertical growth to deliver specialised flooring solutions to Africa and the world.
  • Curiosity: True innovation starts with a desire to explore and achieve the unimaginable.
  • Courage: Were not afraid to ask big questions, even if it means asking more of ourselves.
Purpose of this Role:Assess production requirements, demand requirements, material on hand availability and inbound material shipments. Define quantity of materials to be purchased or product. Ultimately ensure materials are procured and available timeously to meet production or sales demand.Span of control:This position is responsible for sourcing of finished goods, raw materials and packaging within compliance of the Belgotex procurement standards, from the correct suppliers by attaining quotes from Preferred suppliers and adhering to the Belgotex quality standards.Key Accountabilities and Outputs: * Demand Planning: Forecast and analyze demand to ensure accurate production planning.
  • Inventory Management: Monitor and manage inventory levels to prevent shortages or excess stock.
  • Procurement: Source and procure raw materials and packaging in a timely and cost-effective manner.
  • Supplier coordination: Work closely with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries of materials and resolve any supply chain issues.
  • Logistic Management: Coordinate and manage the transportation and deliveries of materials and finished products to ensure smooth operations.
  • National Senior certificate / Matric with Maths/Literacy and English.
  • A bachelors degree in business or logistics is advantageous.
  • A minimum of 12 months Belgotex supply chain work experience.
  • Microsoft Dynamics 365 finance and operations experience is essential.
  • MRP exposure in other ERP solutions will be considered.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes and supply chain management.
  • Proficiency with the Microsoft office suite (Teams, Outlook, Excel, Power Point, Word) is essential.
  • Power BI development experience is advantageous.
Competencies: Individual ContributorValuing Differences - Working effectively with individuals of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, abilities, motivations, or backgrounds; seeks out and uses unique abilities, insights, and ideas from diverse individuals.Work standards - Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.Initiating Action - Taking prompt action to accomplish work goals; taking action to achieve results beyond what is required; being proactive.Planning and Organising - Establishing an action plan for self and others to complete work efficiently and on time by setting priorities, establishing timelines, and leveraging resources.Continuous Learning - Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill on the job and learning through their application.

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  • Job Id
    JD1357018
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
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  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
  • Education
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