Material Procurement Planner
Location: Midrand, South Africa


Company
At DSM-Firmenich people are at the heart of the company. We are committed to equal employment opportunities and value diversity in the workplace.


Job Purpose
Manage, forecast, and demand analysis of raw materials and finished goods aligned with production schedules, and coordinating with internal departments and external stakeholders to maintain steady production and product delivery.


Key Responsibilities:
o Forecast and Demand analysis of raw materials and Finished goods
o Independently handle material requirement generation based on forecast of various products.
o Perform daily Planning/Procurement functions in support of order fulfilment/cost optimization objectives & ensure an effective and efficient Order-to-Supply process
o Manage vendors for right and timely delivery of the product
o Provides proactive and accurate communication in support of the Plan, Source, Make, Deliver process
o Coordinating with Manufacturing facilities and suppliers for on time delivery
o Material replenishment for both production and sales orders (transit order).
o Ensure the production continuity as the agreed production plan.
o Manage the inventory / stock level as per given target to ensure the Supply Chain's Inventory Objective
o Order confirmation for transit orders with procurement type F
o Record & Manage SNC with the help of QA, COE & Supplier with RCA & CAPA.
o Properly applies planning parameters and suggests changes to parameters as required;
o Monitoring slow moving and obsolescence inventory.
o Maintaining product masters in SAP after computation of planning lead time, production lead time, transportation lead time


We value:
o Engineering bachelor’s degree, Statistics, Econometrics, Mathematics or Equivalent
o Proficient in Supply Chain Planning techniques
o Proficient in Inventory management
o APICS Certified preferred
o Proficient in Excel
o 3-5 years’ experience managing procurement area, following suppliers performance and being responsible for the available raw materials at consumption point
o Ability to manage and meet deadlines and multi-task daily activities
o Detailed understanding of Materials Replenishment Planning concepts and their role in supply planning
o Detailed understanding of how a supply plan is generated and managed
o Professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
o Experience in standardizing processes
o Well Organized Person
o A person who can work well under pressure
o Must be good with Time management
o Can work independently and in a team



We offer:
o Entry to the exciting and inspiring world of perfumes and taste
o A culture that values diversity where people are at the heart of the company
o The opportunity to work for a company that cares about the environment and sets and achieves ambitious sustainability objectives
o Flexibility in working hours
o A dynamic working environment
o Competitive benefits


Our Commitment:
dsm-firmenich is fully dedicated to inclusion because when people feel engaged and empowered, their creativity and innovation drives unprecedented progress. We aim to build a workplace where opportunity really is equal, so everyone can thrive. We do not discriminate there’s a place for everyone at dsm-Firmenich.