INTRODUCTION:

Komatsu South Africa, has an opportunity for a Parts Demand Planner for the Parts Distribution Centre (PDC) in Germiston. The candidate should have a diploma / degree / NQF level 6 in Supply chain and logistics. The candidate should have at least 2 - 4 years relevant experience in demand planning within mining/ or construction machines environment.

QUALIFICATIONS:  

Degree / NQF level 6 / Diploma in Supply chain and logistics with emphasis on Inventory management

EXPERIENCE:

• 2-4 years’ experience parts inventory stock planning and Supplier inventory orders for mining/or construction machine parts
• Komatsu product knowledge an advantage

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS:

• SAP ordering, SAP- BI, MS word, and Ms Excel, Inventory Demand Planning, 
• Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge.

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION OF ROLE:

• Parts inventory stock planning and Supplier inventory orders
• Monitors Branch usage patterns and aligns the planning of orders accordingly.
• Monitors and checks data integrity of SAP data vs Excel
• Maintains the master schedule for planning sequence and lead times to meet parts requirements for defined categories of stock.
• Stays updated on where parts are in the process.
• Monitors the integrity of stock data.
• Reports on stock data – obsolete items, problems with inefficient ordering patterns, suggestions for improvement, etc.
• Report issues and problems immediately.
• Obtains planned stock orders
• Checks & maintains inventory before ordering
• Orders inventory parts stock from suppliers
• Updates and maintains filing systems of source documents.
• Checks that all required information is included with new stock requests and that it is set up and maintained in the new system accurately.
• Developing effective forecast models based on industry trends and demand patterns.