Salary: Market related

Location: Johannesburg

Job type: Temp to Permanent / Full Time

Industry: Consumer Health & Wellness (FMCG)

Reference: MJ.MPRC.NL.11062026

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Our client is a nutrition company that manufactures and sells superior quality whole-food nutrition products. They are looking for a highly organised and proactive Material Requirements Planning (MRP) Clerk to join their Product Supply team in Johannesburg. This is a Temp to Permanent position, full-time supporting the daily clerical and administrative functions of the Product Supply department.

JOB DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:

To manage daily clerical and administrative tasks within the Product Supply department, supporting the Product Supply Manager with MRP, purchase order processing, reporting, and stock management activities.

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Update the minutes after the Weekly Status Meeting (WSM) and ensure they are distributed to correct participants every Thursday.
• Create and confirm Work Orders for packing, as approved and authorised daily by the Product Supply Manager.
• Assist Forecasters in creating Sales Orders and files whenever stock is being sent to Field Support/Distribution Centres (DCs).
• Create Purchase Orders (POs) as instructed and approved by the Manager.
• Once POs are approved and signed by management, ensure they are sent to the correct suppliers.
• Keep the filing of POs up to date and ensure all reports are regularly updated.
• Assist with the Literature Forecast, to be reviewed and approved by the Product Supply Manager.
• Compile monthly Write-Off Reports for Africa, to be approved by Management.
• Manage and maintain data in Excel reports as needed, following relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Assist the Product Supply Manager with Material Requirements Planning (MRP) and placing new orders.
• Maintain both the backorder and possible backorder report on a weekly basis.
• Ensure all critical reports are prepared within specified timeframes.
• Keep all SOPs updated as directed by management.
• Follow any reasonable instructions given by management.
• Perform ad hoc duties as required.

Quarterly Tasks:

• Upload standard costing on Sage for the new quarter, as instructed by management.
• Product Supply Input File.
• Country Input File.
• Literature Product Supply Input File.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric
• Related tertiary qualifications would be an added advantage

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Previous administrative experience an advantage
• Strong Excel skills are essential
• Excellent understanding of the Sage system
• Managing inventory/slotting/profiling experience in a distribution environment will be an advantage
• Strong analytical experience
• Must be detail-orientated, methodical, and practical
• Relevant Computer Literacy
• Must be able and willing to work additional and flexible hours

BEHAVIOURAL SKILLS

• Excellent communication, teamwork, and relationship building skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Efficient time management and ability to handle concurrent deadline pressure.
• Excellent planning and organising skills.
• Must be dependable and conscientious.
• Comply with utmost integrity and confidentiality ethics.
• Emotional intelligence and maturity — critical.
• Must be a team player with the ability to work independently when required.
• Must possess strong commitment to corporate goals

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