Stock Planner

Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply

Job category: Stock Control

Location: Woodmead

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related

EE position: No

A vacancy exists at Nashua (Pty) Ltd for a Stock Planner based in Woodmead, reporting to the Supply Chain & Annuity Manager.

Forecast and plan demand to improve stock levels for the respective segments.

Adhere to the specified KPIs.

Manage stock to avoid aged inventory and reduce write-offs.

Frequently review sell-out versus forecast to improve forecast accuracy and manage stock holding.

Review forecast exceptions to maintain accuracy and manage demand effectively.

Process international and local supplier orders via ATHENA.

Manage purchase orders in accordance with the Delegation of Authority (DOA).

Create orders for various purposes (e.g., demonstration, internal use).

Conduct weekly stock reviews prior to order payments.

Communicate with suppliers regarding the status of goods on purchase orders.

Make enquiries to suppliers regarding stock availability.

Liaise with relevant internal stakeholders when stock cannot be shipped, or during product phase-in/out.

Communicate stock arrivals and delays to stakeholders.

Generate monthly international and local S&OP/E5 reports prior to stakeholder meetings.

Ensure updated projections are received from Sales ahead of the S&OP process.

Generate Direct-to-Franchise forecast reports in advance of stakeholder meetings.

Attend forecast review meetings with suppliers when required.

Daily & Weekly Reporting:

Back orders

ETAs and order tracking

Stock on hand (machines in warehouse)

Supplier open orders / not shipped

Additional Reporting:

S&OP/E5 updates for stakeholders

Ricoh demand sheet

Ricoh forecast report

Monthly depreciation charges

Bi-annual write-offs

Excess stock reports

Use the Nashua Enterprise Portal to manage:

Stock returns

Stock adjustments

ETAs

Report faulty equipment to the relevant department.

Provide cover for team members during annual and/or sick leave.

Answer and take messages from phone calls when necessary.

Attend all required meetings.

• Matric.
• National Diploma/degree Supply Chain, Logistics, Purchasing or Business Management.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a Supply Chain planning environment.
• Registration with a Professional Body/ Driver’s License, Trade test will be advantageous.
• PC literate (MS Word, Excel, Windows) (Advanced Excel required)
• Planning and organising.
• Working with people
• Delivering Results and meeting Business expectations.
• Coping with pressures and setbacks
• Adapting and responding to change
• Following instructions and procedures
• Presenting and Communicating Information
• Analytical and attention to detail

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