Job Ref #: Logistics_PlannerMaterial_1(JHB)
Industry: Aviation
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1
Safair Operations, operating as FlySafair has a vacancy for a Material Planner at our Head Office in Bonearo Park. The successful applicant will report to the Warehouse Manager.
Job Description
- Coordinate with other departments regarding production goals, timelines, etc.;
- Schedule and oversee the supply and delivery of materials and products from the Warehouse to the Hangar;
- Ensure that Non-Routine Cards (NRCs) are promptly addressed and resolved as they arise;
- Forecast procurement of necessary materials;
- Monitor and liaise with the Maintenance floor, Warehouse, Production Control, Procurement, Receiving and Purchasing regarding the procurement process;
- Understand risks to minimise the impact on the production schedule;
- Ensure that data is accurately captured on systems and up to date, and resolve any issues identified;
- Monitor the integrity of the Bill of Materials (BOM);
- Create and analyse reports to mitigate any risks;
- Review work orders, ensure items requiring follow-up are acted on appropriately and assist in tracking these actions to completion;
- Attend meetings as required;
- Maintain inventory at levels to support company goals while maintaining a high level of customer service and eliminating production downtime;
- Implement all processes to agreed standards and targets, support continuous improvement initiatives and identify areas of improvement;
- Update and maintain the Pilot Warehouse;
- Maintain beneficial relationships with internal and external stakeholders (i.e. specialist major module parts vendors) to foster meaningful interactions.
Job Requirements
- Grade 12 or equivalent (essential);
- A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or a related field (Advantageous);
- 3–5 years' warehouse experience (Essential);
- Experience working with an ERP system (Essential);
- Willingness to work shifts or overtime as and when required;
- Knowledge and understanding of the MS Office suite;
- Knowledge of lean techniques;
- Good understanding of supply chain processes and their interdependencies;
- Written and verbal communication skills;
- Conflict management skills;
- Stress management skills;
- Planning and organising skills;
- Prioritisation skills;
- Problem-solving and decision-making skills;
- Interpersonal skills;
- Networking skills;
- Numerical reasoning skills.
Personal Attributes:
- Professional;
- Reliable and dependable;
- Integrity;
- Detail orientated;
- Proactive;
- Deadline driven;
- Able to multitask;
- Resilient;
- Assertive;
- Optimistic;
- Adaptable.
Application guideline:
- Email applications will not be accepted;
- Preference will be given to members of under-represented designated groups;
- Should no feedback be provided within two (2) weeks from the closing date, please consider your application as unsuccessful.
FlySafair reserves the right:
- Not to proceed with this vacancy;
- To appoint the selected candidates based on its operational requirements.
Closing Date: 09 October 2026