Job Title: Raw Materials Planner (Fresher Jobs)
Organisation: BondRich Advisory Group
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
About Organisation:
BondRich Advisory Group is a client-centered HR & Management Consultancy firm operating in Uganda. The firm was established with a mission to provide customized transformational solutions that suites the ever-changing needs of our clients. We specialize in the provision of Human Resource and organizational development consultancy services to clients in both profit and non-profit sectors.
Job Summary: Support the S&OP (Sales &Bondrich Advisory Group Ltd is hiring a Raw Materials Planner to ensure uninterrupted production by accurately planning, monitoring, and managing raw material requirements, optimizing inventory levels, and aligning with production schedules while minimizing costs and risks.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Develop, maintain, and execute raw material plans in line with production forecasts.
- Monitor inventory levels to ensure sufficient stock while avoiding excess and obsolescence.
- Collaborate with procurement, production, and warehouse teams to align material availability with operational needs.
- Generate and track purchase requisitions/orders based on demand planning.
- Analyse suppliers lead times, order patterns, and consumption trends to improve planning accuracy.
- Manage safety stock levels and recommend adjustments to prevent stock-outs.
- Work with suppliers and procurement on delivery schedules and urgent requirements.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance material planning efficiency.
- Prepare regular reports on material status, usage, variances, and forecast accuracy.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, quality standards, and health & safety requirements.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Logistics, or related field.
- Proven experience (2–4 years) in material planning, production planning, or supply chain management.
- Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and inventory management principles.
- Excellent analytical, forecasting, and problem-solving skills.
- Good communication and collaboration abilities across departments and with suppliers.
- Proficiency in MS Excel and other planning tools.
- High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines.
Key Competencies:
- Planning & Organizational Skills
- Analytical Thinking
- Communication & Negotiation
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Continuous Improvement Mindset
- Result Orientation
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to submit their CV and a cover letter detailing their suitability for the role to [email protected]
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Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24