Job Description

Company: Komatsu South Africa
Business Unit: South Africa
Division: Head Office
Department: SA RM Planng
Location: H.O. Reman
Reference Number: 6547
Grading: C4
Introduction:
Komatsu South Africa is seeking an experienced Specialist: Remanufacturing Materials Requirements/Demand Planning to join our Reman department. The preferred candidate should have at least a Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain & Logistics/Production Planning with 5 to 6 years of work experience.
Qualifications:
Degree or 3-year Diploma in Supply Chain & Logistics/Production planning.
A Technical qualification or background will be advantageous.
Years of experience:
5 to 6 years' experience.
Supply chain experience in Production Planning in a manufacturing environment is essential.
A sound understanding of production planning & manufacturing philosophies (Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or equivalents).
Generic knowledge requirements:
Microsoft Office: MS Excel, MS Access, and MS Word - Advanced
Core Tracker database - Advanced
MRP system - Advanced
ISO 9001/2008
Job responsibilities:
- Executes and updates a targeted/specific plan for remanufactured components and cores, namely: WSP, WES, WSH and WSE
- Developing and maintaining Customer component forecast database.
- Forecasting of RM/PEX component usage.
- Liaising with Branch- and Depot Managers to ensure Customer forecast accuracy.
- Ensure that components are available either fully rebuilt (RM/PEX) or as new parts.
- Plan and execute core returns to Global RM factories.
- Ensure that emergency stock levels are maintained
- Forward planning of all repairable components
- Generating OEM material schedules to meet demand within the requirements
- Facilitating planning meetings.
- Communicating deviations from plan timeously, up-front where possible and suggesting corrective action.
- Maintaining close contact with Production Work Order Planners and WIP expeditors by advising them on materials delivery status.
- Liaising with global suppliers with regards to the sourcing of components.
- Monitors systems data integrity and inventory levels & accuracy by Checking Bills of Materials integrity and inventory accuracy.
- Gathers and reports on MRP metrics and statistics [Not translated in selected language]
In accordance with the Employment Equity Act (EEA) of 1998, Komatsu is committed to the principles of employment equity and fair labor practices. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of race, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other ground prohibited by law. We may consider designated groups as per the EEA in our selection process to ensure a diverse and representative workforce, but all applications will be assessed based on qualifications and merit.
Candidates will be expected to pass a relevant medical examination, and agree to verification checks
Only online applications will be considered
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