·       Develop and execute the materials planning strategy in alignment with production schedules, sales forecasts, and plant capacity.

·       Oversee end-to-end procurement of raw materials and packaging

·       Manage daily/weekly inventory levels using MRP/ERP systems to maintain optimal stock turns, minimise obsolescence, and achieve target service levels while adhering to Just-in-Time (JIT) and lean principles.

·       Coordinate receipt, inspection, storage, and issuance of all materials; ensure accurate stock accounting with minimum variance

·       Lead the raw-materials and warehouse team, including planners, buyers, storekeepers, and forklift operators; drive a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

·       Conduct regular stock counts, cycle counts, and variance investigations; implement corrective actions to protect asset integrity

·       Collaborate closely with Production, Quality, Engineering, Finance, and Sales teams to align material availability with demand and resolve supply-chain issues proactively.

·       Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) such as inventory turnover, material cost variance, supplier on-time delivery, and working-capital optimisation.

·       Ensure full compliance with food-safety standards, environmental regulations, and company policies

·       Identify and drive cost-saving initiatives through value engineering, alternative sourcing, and waste-reduction programmes.

·       Manage relationships with local and imported suppliers, including inbound logistics and customs clearance where applicable.

·       Responsible to ensure housekeeping is performed and ensure that all products and activities are stored and are executed within the demarcated areas

·       Conversant with relevant business information, policies, processes and procedures

·       Maintains expected performance standards

Adherence to the Quality, Food Safety, Health, Safety and Environmental Standards

• Adherence to Standards: Ensure strict adherence to Quality, Food, Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards.
• Enforcement: Enforce all food safety and health regulations, policies, and requirements at all times to guarantee a secure work environment.
• Personal Hygiene: Maintain exceptional personal hygiene as per the organization’s code of conduct.
• Contamination Control: Raise awareness about potential physical product contamination and implement control measures to prevent it.
• Health and Safety Measures: Take reasonable precautions to prevent health and safety hazards. Follow the prescribed incident reporting procedure in case of accidents.
• Knowledge and Compliance: Stay updated with relevant business information, policies, processes, and procedures. Enforce compliance with legislative and statutory requirements, as well as GMP’s (Good Manufacturing Practices).
• Training: Attend and enforce the implementation of learnings from training sessions related to Quality, Food Safety, and Health and Safety.
• Housekeeping: Maintain high levels of cleanliness and orderliness within the work environment.