Inventory Planner – Field Services

Job requirements:

• Matric /Grade 12
• At least 1-3 years of work experience and relevant experience in a related function (exports, import inventory control, and planning)
• Computer literacy – general computer knowledge and experience, MS Office, and knowledge of SYSPRO would be an advantage.

Job Responsibilities:

The main purpose of this position is to control and order inventory for the genset division. Ensure that efficient delivery of imports and export in line with customer and receiver of revenue regulations. Controlling and ordering Generator Assembly and related components.

• Order, Manage and maintain inventory levels for GSD relevant to project and stock build equipment.
• Orders manager and maintain Production Assembly Component levels for Generators.
• Be actively involved in supplier and sub-contractor identification, setting up supplier agreements, assisting with supplier development, pricing negotiations, and discount structures.
• Place company required Purchase Orders on suppliers (Locally and Globally)
• Manage and improve reorder reports and processes.
• Monitor supplier quality and performance.
• Collaborate with key persons to ensure clarity of specifications equipment required and expectations of the company.
• Foresee alterations in the comparative negotiating ability of suppliers and clients.
• Expect unfavourable events through analysis of data and prepare control strategies.
• Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements.
• Controls spending and builds a culture of long-term savings on procurement costs.
• Track orders with all suppliers and maintain records of goods ordered and received.
• Resolve vendor or contractor grievances and claims against suppliers.
• Manage all Supply Chain Transfers send and receiving by ensuring they are completed effectively in SYSPRO.
• Process internal supply chain transfers
• Conduct movement analysis to ensure products are located effectively, and accurately for all warehouses.
• Manage slow-moving inventory (SIM)
• Make necessary corrections when incorrect items are sent to/from branches.
• Monitor inventory accuracy overall and between SYSPRO.
• Manage strategically placed stock.
• Conduct root cause analysis on stock adjustments outside of stock take and implement corrective measures.
• Receipt purchase orders
• Be available after hours for emergency order placement or arranging with supplier go-ahead.
• Manage and maintain open purchase orders.
• Ensure documentation is kept and records the transaction that took place.
• Provide internal or external customer support on any inventory-related subject.
• Assist with inventory auditing stock take and inventory management.
• Assist in all areas within the production, inventory, and distribution department.

Specific Requirements/Additional information

• Predominately in the office.
• Subject to work beyond normal working hours, evenings, weekends, and holidays should the need arise.
• Customer services,
• Problem-solving and independent decisions
• Communication
• Organizational skills.