Stock Planner

Listing reference: nashu_000036
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 15 May 2025
Position summary
Industry: Electricity, Energy & Water Supply
Job category: Stock Control
Location: Woodmead
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
Introduction
A vacancy exists at Nashua (Pty) Ltd for a Stock Planner based in Woodmead, reporting to the Supply Chain & Annuity Manager.
Job description

STOCK SEGMENT RESPONSIBILITIES AND KPIs

  • Forecast and plan demand to improve stock levels for the respective segments.

  • Adhere to the specified KPIs.

  • Manage stock to avoid aged inventory and reduce write-offs.

  • Frequently review sell-out versus forecast to improve forecast accuracy and manage stock holding.

  • Review forecast exceptions to maintain accuracy and manage demand effectively.

PURCHASING

  • Process international and local supplier orders via ATHENA.

  • Manage purchase orders in accordance with the Delegation of Authority (DOA).

  • Create orders for various purposes (e.g., demonstration, internal use).

  • Conduct weekly stock reviews prior to order payments.

SUPPLIER AND INTERNAL STAKEHOLDER LIAISON

  • Communicate with suppliers regarding the status of goods on purchase orders.

  • Make enquiries to suppliers regarding stock availability.

  • Liaise with relevant internal stakeholders when stock cannot be shipped, or during product phase-in/out.

  • Communicate stock arrivals and delays to stakeholders.

SALES OPERATIONS / E5 / DIRECT-TO-FRANCHISE FORECASTS AND DISTRIBUTION

  • Generate monthly international and local S&OP/E5 reports prior to stakeholder meetings.

  • Ensure updated projections are received from Sales ahead of the S&OP process.

  • Generate Direct-to-Franchise forecast reports in advance of stakeholder meetings.

  • Attend forecast review meetings with suppliers when required.

FORECASTING

Daily & Weekly Reporting:

  • Back orders

  • ETAs and order tracking

  • Stock on hand (machines in warehouse)

  • Supplier open orders / not shipped

Additional Reporting:

  • S&OP/E5 updates for stakeholders

  • Ricoh demand sheet

  • Ricoh forecast report

  • Monthly depreciation charges

  • Bi-annual write-offs

  • Stock ageing reports

  • Excess stock reports

GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

  • Use the Nashua Enterprise Portal to manage:

    • Stock returns

    • Stock adjustments

    • ETAs

    • Order queries

  • Ensure your equipment is in working order.

  • Report faulty equipment to the relevant department.

  • Provide cover for team members during annual and/or sick leave.

  • Answer and take messages from phone calls when necessary.

  • Attend all required meetings.

Minimum requirements

  •  Matric.
  • National Diploma/degree Supply Chain, Logistics, Purchasing or Business Management.
  • 3-5 years’ experience in a Supply Chain planning environment.
  • Registration with a Professional Body/ Driver’s License, Trade test will be advantageous.
  • PC literate (MS Word, Excel, Windows) (Advanced Excel required)
 
Key Competencies:
  • Planning and organising.
  • Working with people
  • Delivering Results and meeting Business expectations.
  • Coping with pressures and setbacks
  • Adapting and responding to change
  • Following instructions and procedures
  • Presenting and Communicating Information
  • Analytical and attention to detail

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