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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:  
 
To manage the stock levels of Namibia Dairies, by doing accurate forecasting, maintaining the material requirement data, doing accurate/ timeous reporting as well as maintaining work capital, in order to support manufacturing operations while considering their associated volumes, risks and internal customer requirements.
 
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES:
 
•    Bachelors degree in Inventory Management / Supply Chain with 3 years’ experience in a Supply and Procurement Environment.
 
PREFERRED/ADVANTAGEOUS
 
•    FMCG experience
•    Experience in project management
 
KEY ACOUNTABILITIES:
 
•    Inspect machinery and equipment before start-up and record results on production sheet.  
•    Monitor Namibia Dairies Supply Chain and customer interface process for stock movement.
•    Monitor stock movements on SAP, based on demand, in line with production planning.
•    Provide information to Manager Procurement on percentage share for items that have dual suppliers.
•    Prepare and maintain MPR forecast spread sheet to achieve the agreed production levels and the company’s targeted inventory.
•    Manage and drive processes to adjust stockholding, lead times and stock replenishment in accordance with seasonality (peak).
•    Actively research product industry trends to identify and mitigate potential risks.
•    Update and maintain MPR planning parameter data.
•    Liaise with Marketing and Sales departments project teams to ensure accurate stock management.
•    Capture and update information about lead times, lot sizes and required safety stock into SAP/MRP Master Data.
•    Investigate adjustments, scrapings and write-offs on SAP and follow it up with the relevant parties.
•    Provide information to the Procurement Office around security of supply, vendor evaluation and advise Procurement officers during Supplier evaluation on the supplier’s capability to supply.
•    Compile and submit monthly report on expiry dates of raw packaging material and Production plan verses Discrepancy report to Manager Procurement.
•    Submit weekly stock days report to relevant project managers with regards to material stock holding status.
•    Compare Production and procurement physical stock count sheets with SAP figures to ensure accurate reflection of stock on hand.
•    Do monthly reporting and quarterly presentations to Head of Departments regarding stock holding based on MRP processes and procedures.
 
 
Closing date: 28 August 2025

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Applicants meeting our requirements are invited to apply. O&L Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    "This position is subject to a pre-employment screening and vetting process, and by applying for this position, applicants acknowledge that they are aware that the Company reserves the right to carry out screening and pre-employment vetting for all shortlisted applicants. Certificate of Conduct issued by the Namibian Police (not older than 6 months) may be required from all shortlisted applicants."

Requisition ID: 5046