Material Planning Officer

Material Planning Officer

Location: Johannesburg, ZA

Company: Alstom

Material Planning Officer

Appointments will be made in line with the company's employment equity plan. People with Disability are encouraged to apply.

Gibela’s journey is intrinsically tied to a vision of socio-economic transformation, one that recognises the central role of passenger rail in propelling the South African economy forward. As we embark on this mission, we stand at the crossroads of opportunities and progress, where the revitalisation of commuter rail serves as a cornerstone for building a brighter future.

Gibela stands as Africa’s largest train manufacturing and passenger trains maintenance company, holding steadfast to its commitment to spearheading the revival of the South African railway sector. With a transformative vision, Gibela endeavours to catalyse the shift towards commuter rail as the preferred mode of transport for urban communities.

We invite suitably qualified candidates to apply for the Material Planning Officer position within the Services Department. The position will report to the TSSSA Material Planning Manager and is based in Randjespark (Midrand).

Job Purpose

The purpose of the job is for the successful candidate to communicate delivery schedules (call off) to suppliers based on MRP system requirements and collect daily their commitments. He/she will monitor all gaps to anticipate and treat missing parts with key suppliers. Is also responsible for all activities pertaining to the parameters review, procurement and materials planning for production.

Key Responsibilities

• Execute TSSSA Material planning and Inventory strategies and coordination with Industrialization and Operations.
• Define parts typology (based on ABC, variability, business type, etc.) for defining planning tactics and to support Line replenishment.
• Participate in the Engineering Change committee – guarantee proper planning of material changes.
• Apply the end-to-end Procure to Pay process and monitor efficiency and compliance.
• Monitor and report on Key Performance Indicators and continuous improvement activity for planning.
• Analyze Inventory content for correcting planning strategies.
• Implement and manage improvement plan in regard to Inventory reduction.
• Leadership and coordination of missing parts anticipation process and missing parts root cause analysis.
• Manage Team of MRP planners to support TSSSA assigned activities and projects.
• Develop & encourage a culture of continuous improvement within the team.
• Align supply and demand to achieve a smooth flow of material to support maintenance activities on train > Customer OTIF.
• Align Material requirements planning with business strategic goals > maintaining low levels of Inventories without compromising availability of spare > OTIF and profit generation.
• Track & manage order acknowledgement receipts.
• Active participation in supplier selection process ensuring the execution of supply chain performance requirements.
• Manage procurement and material master data creation and maintenance.
• Run meetings with suppliers on OTIF.
• Manage supplier invoicing ensuring adherence to the company's P2P/invoicing policy.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 or N3 related qualification.
• Undergraduate degree/SAQA accredited NQF 7 qualifications in supply chain management/procurement management.
• Previous working experience of 3-5 years in a supply chain environment.
• Advanced knowledge of Supply chain processes especially in warehouse & material flows.
• ERP System - SAP.
• Proficient in MS Office tools.
• Strong negotiation & leadership skills.
• Active team player, deadline driven, process driven.

Closing Date

6 December 2024

Should you not hear from us in 30 days, consider your application as unsuccessful.

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