Material Requirement Planning Officer at Eta-Zuma Group W/A Limited

Job Description

• The Material Requirement Planning Officer is responsible for ensuring the timely availability of materials, spare parts, and consumables required to support mining operations and equipment maintenance.
• The role involves analyzing demand forecasts, monitoring stock levels, and coordinating procurement and replenishment activities to prevent downtime and optimize inventory investment.

Responsibilities
Material Planning & Forecasting:

• Review and analyze production and maintenance schedules to determine material requirements.
• Generate accurate material demand forecasts based on consumption trends, lead times, and equipment usage patterns.
• Collaborate with the maintenance, operations, and procurement teams to plan material needs.
• Continuously adjust material plans to reflect operational changes or unexpected demand.

Inventory Control & Monitoring:

• Monitor inventory levels to ensure critical spare parts and materials are always available without overstocking.
• Track and report slow-moving, obsolete, and excess inventory for management action.
• Recommend optimal reorder levels and safety stock for critical components.
• Support periodic stock audits and ensure data accuracy within the inventory management system.

Procurement Coordination:

• Generate and review purchase requisitions based on material planning data.
• Liaise with procurement officers to ensure timely purchase and delivery of materials.
• Track order status and follow up with suppliers to meet required delivery dates.
• Provide the procurement team with technical specifications and accurate demand forecasts.

Data Management & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate material master data, including part numbers, descriptions, and lead times.
• Utilize ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP MM, Oracle, or similar) for planning and reporting.
• Prepare periodic reports on material consumption, forecast accuracy, and planning efficiency.
• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement in material planning.

Coordination & Continuous Improvement:

• Work closely with warehouse, maintenance, and operations teams to resolve material availability issues.
• Support implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy and efficiency.
• Participate in the development of material planning policies and standard operating procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field.
• 3 – 5 years of experience in material planning or inventory management, preferably in the mining, industrial, or heavy equipment sector.
• Experience using ERP systems for material planning and reporting.
• Professional certification (e.g., APICS, CIPS, or similar) is an advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• In-depth understanding of MRP principles and supply chain planning.
• Knowledge of mining operations and heavy-duty equipment spare parts.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.