About the Role
Location:
Woodstock, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa.
Requirements:
- Matric / Grade 12 is essential.
- 2–4 years' experience in production planning support, production administration, inventory control, stock management or order processing.
- Previous stock management experience is essential.
- Intermediate computer literacy, including Microsoft Excel.
- Good numerical ability and an understanding of stock reconciliations, quantities and basic forecasting.
- Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
- Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, food production or distribution will be advantageous.
- Exposure to ERP systems, inventory management software or production planning systems will be beneficial.
- Strong organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with daily production planning, production scheduling and workflow coordination.
- Monitor inventory levels and ensure raw materials and other production requirements are available when needed.
- Perform stock reconciliations, investigate inventory discrepancies and assist with stock control.
- Process and update production orders, inventory transactions and production documentation.
- Maintain accurate production records, stock reports and inventory data.
- Assist with material planning, quantity calculations and basic demand forecasting.
- Identify potential stock shortages and communicate issues that may affect production schedules.
- Liaise with relevant departments to coordinate material availability and production requirements.
- Update production and inventory information on internal systems.
- Provide administrative support to ensure production operations run efficiently.