Material Manager

  • Full Time
  • Permanent
  • Cape town
  • Applications have closed

SFG Engineering

Job requirements:

  • Management of the raw material supply base.
  • Optimization of raw material supply chain including:
  • Reduction in raw material stock holding.
  • Improved lead times.
  • Reduction in raw material costs.
  • Management of procurement and purchasing functions for the business.
  • Management of warehouse functions for the business.
  • Management of the finished goods stores.
  • Management of the dispatch functions for both the domestic and international markets serviced by the business.
  • Be responsible as part of a team for product souring.

Job responsibilities:

  • Schedule the supply of materials/components to meet production requirements and minimum safety stock levels
  • Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate processes for material delivery from supplier to point of fit
  • Day-to-day order management and management of deliveries
  • Understand and manage risks to minimize impact on production schedule
  • Take follow up actions in relation to material shortages that affect production
  • Implement and manage all processes to agreed standards in the main areas of MRP
  • Material ordering and order execution
  • Material / Finished goods Receiving
  • Warehousing
  • Stock control
  • Picking/ Issuing
  • Incoming/ Outgoing Transport and Logistics
  • Support continuous improvement initiatives and identify areas of improvement
  • Utilize any Material Requirements Planning system (MRP) or IT system that is in place and ensure that data is accurate and up to date and resolve any issues as required
  • Control inventory levels against agreed target levels
  • Conduct inventory checks to validate inventory accuracy
  • Minimize obsolete stock and ensure business is left with minimum liability
  • Create regular statistical reports and analysis and update others in the organization

Specific Requirements/Additional information

  • Diploma or equivalent in Material planning, Logistics; Warehousing
  • Experience in managing Warehousing/ Material Planning and Control/ Logistics Department/ Team
  • Previous experience of materials planning ideally in the manufacturing environment
  • Good understanding of supply chain processes and their interdependencies
  • Deep understanding of supplier relationships and experience of working with suppliers
  • Strong IT systems knowledge and skills including advanced Excel skills
  • Knowledge and experience of using MRP (Material Requirements Planning) systems or similar
  • Knowledge of lean techniques may be advantageous