Material Planner
FlySafair
2026/10/01   JHB


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