Specialist: Materials Requirement Planning

Career Opportunities: Specialist: Materials Requirement Planning (8141)

Requisition ID 8141 - Posted 24/10/2026

Company: Komatsu South Africa

Business Unit: South Africa

Division: Head Office

Department: SA RM Planng

Location: H.O. Reman

Reference Number: 8141

Grading: C4

EE Position

Introduction:

Komatsu South Africa is seeking a highly skilled Specialist: Remanufacturing Materials Requirements/Demand Planning to join our Reman Division. This Specialised Diagnostic Level role is integral to ensuring the availability, accuracy, and efficient planning of remanufactured components and raw materials that support our mining and construction OEM operations.

Qualifications:

• Degree or 3‑year Diploma in Supply Chain & Logistics or Production Planning
• A technical qualification or background will be advantageous

Years of experience:

5 to 6 years relevant working experience in a manufacturing environment.

Strong supply chain experience in Production Planning within a manufacturing environment

Proven understanding of Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or similar methodologies

Experience with ERP systems (such as SAP or Syspro) is essential

Generic knowledge requirements:

Microsoft Office:

• MS Excel - Advanced
• MS Access - Advanced
• MS Word - Advanced

Core Tracker Database - Advanced

MRP Systems - Advanced

Knowledge of ISO 9001/2008

Understanding of the Occupational Health & Safety Act

Job responsibilities:

Materials Requirements Planning & Execution

• Execute and update a targeted plan for remanufactured components and cores (WSP, WES, WSH, WSE)
• Develop and maintain customer component forecast databases
• Forecast RM/PEX component usage
• Liaise with Branch and Depot Managers to ensure customer forecast accuracy
• Ensure component availability-either rebuilt (RM/PEX) or new
• Plan and execute core returns to Global RM factories
• Maintain emergency stock levels
• Forward plan all repairable components
• Generate OEM material schedules to meet demand
• Coordinate ordering through to delivery, including mitigating material shortages
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

• Facilitate planning meetings
• Communicate schedules, forecasts, and deviations timeously
• Maintain close interaction with Production Work Order Planners and WIP Expeditors
• Liaise with global suppliers on component sourcing
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure on‑time material delivery

Monitoring & Control

• Monitor system data integrity and ensure inventory accuracy
• Check Bills of Materials and validate inventory levels
• Minimise obsolete stock and reduce liability
• Conduct inventory checks to ensure system accuracy
• Assess planning assumptions vs. actual volumes
• Resolve MRP-related queries
• Track progress against plans

Reporting

• Maintain up‑to‑date plans
• Report issues and escalations immediately
• Produce standard monthly reports
• Provide input for OEM reporting
• Gather and analyse MRP metrics and statistics

Person Attributes

The ideal candidate is:

• Structured, meticulous, and highly organised
• A strong planner with excellent attention to detail
• Independent, disciplined, and able to meet deadlines
• Analytical with strong problem‑solving skills
• Consistent, reliable, and able to deliver under pressure
• Comfortable with structured procedures and systems

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In accordance with the Employment Equity Act (EEA) of 1998, Komatsu is committed to the principles of employment equity and fair labor practices. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, irrespective of race, gender, disability, age, religion, sexual orientation, or any other ground prohibited by law. We may consider designated groups as per the EEA in our selection process to ensure a diverse and representative workforce, but all applications will be assessed based on qualifications and merit.

Candidates will be expected to pass a relevant medical examination, and agree to verification checks

Only online applications will be considered

Komatsu South Africa (Pty) Ltd complies with the protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013. By submitting your application, you give us your express and informed consent to process your personal information for recruitment purposes.

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