Material Planner

About the role

The Material Planner will coordinate with multiple departments to ensure production goals and timelines are met. This role oversees the supply and delivery of materials from the warehouse to the hangar, monitors non‑routine cards, and maintains accurate data in the ERP system.

Key responsibilities

• Schedule and supervise the flow of materials and products between the warehouse and hangar.
• Address and resolve Non‑Routine Cards (NRCs) promptly.
• Forecast material procurement needs and monitor the Bill of Materials (BOM) integrity.
• Liaise with Maintenance, Production Control, Procurement, Receiving, and Purchasing to streamline the procurement process.
• Create and analyse reports to identify and mitigate risks to the production schedule.
• Maintain inventory levels that support company goals while preventing production downtime.
• Support continuous‑improvement initiatives and update the pilot warehouse.

Required profile

• Grade 12 or equivalent (essential).
• 3‑5 years of warehouse experience (essential).
• Experience working with an ERP system (essential).
• Willingness to work shifts or overtime as required.
• Strong written and verbal communication, conflict and stress management skills.
• Professional, reliable, detail‑oriented, proactive and deadline‑driven.

Required skills

• Proficiency with ERP systems.
• Advanced knowledge of the MS Office suite.
• Understanding of lean techniques.
• Ability to monitor and maintain Bill of Materials (BOM) data.
• Report creation and analytical skills.