Eskom
Eskom, South Africa’s leading electricity provider, generates around 95% of the country’s electricity and plays a critical role in the continent’s energy supply. Eskom is seeking an Officer: Material Planning in the Free State, responsible for managing supply chain operations, ensuring effective inventory management, and maintaining supply chain efficiency.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications:
- National Diploma or National N Diploma in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, or Finance at NQF 6 level with 240 credits.
Experience:
- Minimum of 3 years of related supply chain experience.
Skills and Competencies
Behavioral Competencies:
- High standards of integrity, honesty, and trustworthiness in managing supply chain operations.
- Demonstrates professionalism in all work-related activities.
- Punctuality in meeting deadlines and ensuring efficient operations.
Leadership Skills:
- A strong team player, capable of motivating, coaching, and mentoring team members for continuous development.
Technical Knowledge:
- Understanding of inventory management principles and quality control processes.
- In-depth knowledge of warehouse management principles and logistics management.
- Familiarity with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and legal liability.
- Experience with ERP systems (preferably SAP).
- Knowledge of industrial relations and material management computer systems.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Skills:
- Planning and forecasting abilities to ensure timely replenishment of materials.
- Strong negotiation, communication, and report writing skills.
- Competency in problem-solving and analytical thinking for efficient supply chain operations.
- Service delivery skills to maintain high standards of customer service.
Attributes:
- No mental or psychological constraints that would impact performance.
- Limited physical disabilities that do not hinder job performance may be acceptable.
Key Responsibilities
- Material Planning:
- Conduct forecasting and time-phased replenishment planning (TPRP) to ensure timely availability of stock items.
- Analyze inventory data to maintain an optimal balance between stock levels and demand.
- Customer Service Support:
- Enable superior customer service by ensuring that materials are available when required by the business unit.
- Supervisory Duties:
- Perform supervisory tasks to ensure smooth workflow and adherence to internal procedures.
- Health and Safety Compliance:
- Adhere to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) to ensure a safe working environment for all team members.
- Inventory Optimization:
- Optimize stock levels and replenish items as needed to maintain business continuity and efficiency.
- Administer SAP workflow to support material planning and supply chain operations.
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