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Junior Inventory Planner

  • Johannesburg
  • Salary: (Negotiable)
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Sectors: Pharmaceutical
  • Reference: 78502

Apply before Dec 20 2025 | 2 Days left

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Vacancy Details

Employer: Unique Personnel

Primary Objective:

To support the planning, monitoring, and management of inventory levels by handling daily inventory administration, data updates, and analysis to ensure optimal stock availability.

 
Key Responsibilities:

Assist with daily inventory updates, stock tracking, and reporting.
Prepare and maintain accurate records of stock movements, variances, and replenishment requirements.
Support the Senior Inventory Planner with forecasting activities and demand planning.
Update and maintain Excel-based inventory models with accurate and timely data.
Assist in preparing inventory reports, including backorder and slow-moving stock analyses.
Help prepare Purchase Orders (POs) and ensure correct documentation is completed and filed.
Monitor stock levels and highlight risks such as shortages or overstocking.
Collaborate with Distribution Centres (DCs) to obtain accurate inventory and movement data.
Assist with Material Requirements Planning (MRP).
Maintain and update relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Complete all required inventory reports within specified deadlines.
Support monthly and quarterly inventory reviews and cycle counts.
Perform ad hoc duties as required by management.

 
Quarterly Tasks:

Assist with updating standard costing on Sage for the new quarter.
Support preparation of Product Supply Input File.
Support preparation of Country Input File.
Support preparation of Literature Product Supply Input File.

Critical Success Area:

Strong understanding of inventory planning and the Product Supply workflow.
Ability to maintain high accuracy and consistency in data management.

 
Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing essential job functions.
Employee may be required to talk, stand, walk, kneel, bend, pull, feel, reach, grasp, crawl, hear, and/or climb stairs.
Must be able to sit for extended periods and operate a telephone and computer.
Ability to lift or carry up to 20 pounds.
Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
Noise levels are usually moderate.

Candidate Requirements

Technical Skills

Matric required; Mathematics, Accounting, or related analytical field an advantage.
Advanced Excel skills – essential (pivot tables, formulas, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP).
Experience with inventory systems or ERP platforms (e.g., Sage) is an advantage.
Strong analytical and numerical ability.
High attention to detail and accuracy.
Computer literacy – MS Office Suite essential.
Ability and willingness to work flexible and additional hours when required.

 
Behavioural Skills

Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills.
Effective time management and ability to work under pressure.
Strong planning and organisational skills.
Dependable, conscientious, and committed to high standards.
High level of integrity and confidentiality.
Emotional intelligence and maturity – essential.
Ability to work independently when required.
Strong commitment to departmental and corporate goals.

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