INDEPENDENT DEMAND PLANNER / BUYER

Reference : JHB -Sines-1

Our Client is looking for an Independent Demand Planner / Buyer who is responsible for sourcing mainly finished goods from cGMP-compliant suppliers ensuring an uninterrupted supply of products at optimum prices by specifications.

Duties & Responsibilities

PRINCIPLE DUTIES

• Building and maintaining good relationships with suppliers, establishing good working agreements and metrics.
• Develop dual sources of cGMP compliant suppliers.
• Generate RFPs, RFQs and negotiating of pricing and supply terms with suppliers.
• Ordering of requirements as per planned master production schedule.
• Execute MPS on the ERP System and follow up on Open Orders, expedite, highlight concerns, and update system.
• Conduct spend analysis and lead cost saving initiatives.
• Support the endeavours of the New Product Development Team to bring new products to Market.
• Share negotiated and agreed upon daily plan with the contract manufacturers on a monthly basis.
• Maintaining said plan according to contract manufacturers’ ongoing capabilities.
• Generate stock status report on finished goods, giving visibility on potential stock outs or over stocking.
• Report findings to the management team on a weekly basis.

Knowledge Required

Experience Required

Skills Required

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