• Application Deadline:
• Position: Material Requirement Planning Officer



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification BA/BSc/HND



• Experience 3 - 5 years



• Location Abuja




• Job Field Procurement / Store-keeping / Supply Chain 
  
  

Job Description

• The Material Requirement Planning Officer is responsible for ensuring the timely availability of materials, spare parts, and consumables required to support mining operations and equipment maintenance.


• The role involves analyzing demand forecasts, monitoring stock levels, and coordinating procurement and replenishment activities to prevent downtime and optimize inventory investment.

Responsibilities

Material Planning & Forecasting:

• Review and analyze production and maintenance schedules to determine material requirements.


• Generate accurate material demand forecasts based on consumption trends, lead times, and equipment usage patterns.


• Collaborate with the maintenance, operations, and procurement teams to plan material needs.


• Continuously adjust material plans to reflect operational changes or unexpected demand.

Inventory Control & Monitoring:

• Monitor inventory levels to ensure critical spare parts and materials are always available without overstocking.


• Track and report slow-moving, obsolete, and excess inventory for management action.


• Recommend optimal reorder levels and safety stock for critical components.


• Support periodic stock audits and ensure data accuracy within the inventory management system.

Procurement Coordination:

• Generate and review purchase requisitions based on material planning data.


• Liaise with procurement officers to ensure timely purchase and delivery of materials.


• Track order status and follow up with suppliers to meet required delivery dates.


• Provide the procurement team with technical specifications and accurate demand forecasts.

Data Management & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate material master data, including part numbers, descriptions, and lead times.


• Utilize ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP MM, Oracle, or similar) for planning and reporting.


• Prepare periodic reports on material consumption, forecast accuracy, and planning efficiency.


• Identify opportunities for cost reduction and process improvement in material planning.

Coordination & Continuous Improvement:

• Work closely with warehouse, maintenance, and operations teams to resolve material availability issues.


• Support implementation of continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy and efficiency.


• Participate in the development of material planning policies and standard operating procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field.


• 3 – 5 years of experience in material planning or inventory management, preferably in the mining, industrial, or heavy equipment sector.


• Experience using ERP systems for material planning and reporting.


• Professional certification (e.g., APICS, CIPS, or similar) is an advantage.

Key Competencies:

• Strong analytical and numerical skills.


• In-depth understanding of MRP principles and supply chain planning.


• Knowledge of mining operations and heavy-duty equipment spare parts.


• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).


• Excellent communication and coordination skills.


• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.