Materials Requirements Planning Specialist at Komatsu in Germiston
Komatsu South Africa · Germiston, Gauteng
Overview
Komatsu South Africa is hiring a Materials Requirements Planning Specialist to keep their remanufacturing operations running smoothly in Germiston. You will forecast component demand, coordinate with global suppliers, and ensure mining and construction parts are available when needed. This is a specialised diagnostic level role for someone with strong MRP and manufacturing supply chain experience.
About the role
Komatsu South Africa is looking for a Specialist in Remanufacturing Materials Requirements and Demand Planning to join their Reman Division in Germiston. You will play a key role in ensuring the availability, accuracy, and efficient planning of remanufactured components and raw materials that support their mining and construction OEM operations.
What you can expect to do:
- Execute and update targeted plans for remanufactured components and cores
- Maintain customer component forecast databases and liaise with branch and depot managers
- Plan and coordinate core returns to global RM factories
- Generate OEM material schedules and coordinate ordering through to delivery
- Monitor system data integrity and inventory accuracy
- Facilitate planning meetings and communicate schedules and forecasts
Requirements
- Degree or 3 year Diploma in Supply Chain and Logistics or Production Planning
- Technical qualification or background will be advantageous
- 5 to 6 years relevant working experience in a manufacturing environment
- Strong supply chain experience in Production Planning within manufacturing
- Proven understanding of Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or similar methodologies
- Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Syspro is essential
- Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Access, Word)
- Advanced knowledge of MRP Systems and Core Tracker Database
- Knowledge of ISO 9001/2008 and the Occupational Health and Safety Act
Responsibilities
- Execute and update targeted plans for remanufactured components and cores (WSP, WES, WSH, WSE)
- Develop and maintain customer component forecast databases
- Forecast raw material and PEX component usage
- Liaise with Branch and Depot Managers to ensure customer forecast accuracy
- Ensure component availability, either rebuilt or new
- Plan and execute core returns to Global RM factories
- Maintain emergency stock levels and forward plan repairable components
- Generate OEM material schedules to meet demand
- Coordinate ordering through to delivery, including mitigating material shortages
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives
- Monitor system data integrity and ensure inventory accuracy
- Check Bills of Materials and validate inventory levels
- Minimise obsolete stock and reduce liability
- Assess planning assumptions versus actual volumes
- Resolve MRP related queries and track progress against plans
- Produce standard monthly reports and provide input for OEM reporting
- Gather and analyse MRP metrics and statistics
Job details
- Organisation
- Komatsu South Africa
- Location
- Germiston, Gauteng
- Job type
- Full time
- Experience level
- Mid (5+ years)
- Education
- Diploma
- Category
- Logistics & Supply Chain
- Application Method
- Apply manually
Success Guide
To stand out for this Materials Requirements Planning Specialist role at Komatsu, you should highlight your hands on experience with MRP systems and ERP software like SAP or Syspro. The team is looking for someone who is structured, analytical, and comfortable working with detailed forecasts and inventory data. In your CV, show specific examples of how you have improved material availability or reduced shortages in a manufacturing setting. If you have worked with Lean or Six Sigma projects, mention those too, as they value continuous improvement. Since this role involves liaising with global suppliers and internal teams, demonstrate your communication skills. Also, make sure your qualifications in supply chain or production planning are clearly listed. This is a great opportunity to grow within a major OEM, so tailor your application to show you understand the remanufacturing environment. Good luck!
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