Job Description

My client based in Blackheath is seeking to employ a Distribution and Planning Co-Ordinator who will be reporting directly the Supply Chain Manager.

Key performance areas include:

Distribution:

• Making sure that the distribution is planned according to the order cycle and no distribution cycle is missed.
• Planning of distribution using one beat xe2x80x93 every 2 weeks
• Updating of Sales order with the supply chain comments, estimated eta and any other relevant information.
• Sticking to target shipments in order to keep costs low

Unscheduled Distribution:

• Planning of picking slip for items on back order and items in red and black as per one beat
• Updating of Sales order with the supply chain comments, estimated eta and any other relevant information

Production:

• BOM Maintenance
• MTO xe2x80x93 setup correctly in order for the job cards to be created in the correct qty.
• MTO items do not make more than the buffer
• Creating of job cards using one beat - unconfirmed
• Confirming / realising job cards based on the production capacity
• Monitoring the value of the outstanding wip in order to make sure that the company is not holding raw materials unnecessarily.
• Liaising with Customer Care Manager with regards to the previous days production
• Understanding of any production constraints
• Making sure that the old wip job cards are closed on a regular basis by Warehouse administrators
• Communicating with Inventory Management and Procurement Controller on any items for production that are outstanding

Interbranch transfers:

• Coordinating with customer care with regards to shipment for the following week and month.
• Updating of Sales order with the supply chain comments, estimated eta and any other relevant information
• Communicating with Inventory Management and Procurement controller with regards to any MTO buy-outs that need to be actioned as well as any back orders on Import or Local items
• Liaising with sales team with regards to the eta of back orders

Skills Required:

• Knowledge of freight regulations and procedures
• Financial accounting experience will be advantageous.
• Understanding of Creditors
• Excellent Communication and good administrative skills
• Strong problem-solving skills with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Exceptional work ethic, reliability and consistent energy levels
• Strong communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as within a team.
• Planning, organising and excellent time management skills.
• Ability to function under pressure and apply rational decision-making.
• Critical thinker with emotional resilience to overcome obstacles.
• Energetic, hardworking, self-driven individual with strong analytical abilities.
• Excellent numerical skills
• Previous experience with Syspro will be an advantage
• Previous experience with One beat will be an advantage

Requirements include:

• Matric
• Post Matric tertiary diploma or degree will be advantageous (Supply Chain, Logistics or Warehousing)
• Min of 1 yearxe2x80x99s Distribution experience / planning experience / Warehouse management experience
• Fully fluent in English and Afrikaans
• Proficiency using MS Word, Excel and Outlook
• Knowledge of Occupational Health & Safety Act
• Knowledge of Industrial Relations, BCE Act, Employment Equity Act
• Valid driverxe2x80x99s license is essential

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