Location: Bryanston HO  

Company: Nestle 

Qualification: B degree or equivalent post matric qualification    

Experience: Minimum of 2-year experience in planning and/or MRP planning

Closing Date: 13 April 2026

Position Summary 

With a history spanning over 150 years, Nestlé didn’t become the world’s leading food and beverages brand by chance. Perfection is at the heart of what we do, and our people are always looking for the next big idea to cement our status. We are now looking for a Strategic Materials Planner based in Bryanston head office. 

 Ensure raw and pack materials availability across multiple plants including but not limited to imported raw, pack and bulk materials. This position is responsible for effective inventory management within target range, checking and correcting MRP Master Data and analyzing Material Requirements Accuracy reports. The scope of the role is above factory with accountability for multiple factories and categories.

A day in the life of SMM Planner: 

Raw and Pack Materials ordering (Local suppliers) 

• Ensure raw and pack materials availability for production through end-to-end purchase order management including managing of parked & blocked invoices and GRIR 

• Work with procurement to secure future supply including analyzing the long-term horizon (18 months) to anticipate gaps in supply

• Set and manage inventory targets for portfolio by using the RPIO tool at least twice a year. Effectively manage inventory based on weekly consumption vs plan, managing excess and stock shortages 

• Participate in I2L process 

• Manage MRP master data to ensure accuracy of master data (lead times, lot sizes, planning parameters) 

• Expedite deliveries to meet the production plan and satisfy stock targets 

• Provide rolling weekly bucket forecasts to suppliers 

• Manage and avoid stock redundancy 

• Monitor key indicators and escalate exceptions in time to avoid stock out situations, responsible for full 18-month planning horizon and exception management.
• Effectively escalate potential risk and work with procurement and supplier as well as DSP to mitigate risk.

• Manage rejected stock returns and credit notes   

Key KPI’s: 

1. Non-Finished Goods COF failures

2. Days Inventory Outstanding and Dasy Cover 

3. Material Requirements Accuracy  

4. Vendor performance (VES) 

What will make you successful: 

• B degree or equivalent post matric qualification 
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in production planning and/or materials planning 
• Experience in SAP MRP, planning and warehouse modules 
• Dealing with suppliers 
• Understanding of measures and KPI's 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications 
• Excel - Intermediate skill level required 
• Strong numeracy and communication skills 
• Power BI reporting skills
• Strong problem-solving skills