Titre du poste

Materials Planner - Kampala

Description

Position : Materials Planner - Kampala

About TERRAWORKS INDUSTRIES
Terraworks Industries is a leading industrial manufacturing company in Kampala specialized in  metal fabrication, construction materials and agricultural equipment. We are committed to operational excellence, high-quality products, and efficient delivery to our customers. As part of our growth, we are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Materials Planner to join our Supply Chain team.
Job Summary
The Materials Planner ensures the timely availability of materials and components required for production while optimizing inventory levels and minimizing stockouts or excess. This role works closely with production, procurement, warehouse, and quality teams to align material planning with production schedules and business goals.
Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain accurate material requirements plans (MRP) based on production schedules, forecasts, and customer orders.
  • Monitor stock levels, analyze usage patterns, and plan replenishment to ensure right material, right quantity, right time.
  • Generate and issue purchase requisitions to Procurement for approval and sourcing.
  • Coordinate with Procurement and Suppliers to follow up on lead times, deliveries, and supplier performance.
  • Track material receipts and update inventory records in the ERP system or inventory database.
  • Work closely with Production and Warehouse teams to communicate material needs and resolve material shortages or quality issues.
  • Prepare regular inventory reports, including stock levels, aging, variances, and forecast accuracy.
  • Assist with annual budgeting and demand forecasting activities.
  • Promote continuous improvement in material planning processes and inventory accuracy.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and safety standards in handling and storage of materials.

Required profile for job ad : Materials Planner - Kampala

Qualifications
Education & Professional Training

  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
  • Certification (e.g., APICS/CPIM, CSCP, or similar) is an advantage.

Experience

  • Minimum 5+ years’ experience in materials planning, inventory control, or related role in a manufacturing environment.
  • Experience with MRP/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Odoo, Microsoft Dynamics) preferred.

Skills & Competencies

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent planning and organizational abilities.
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team.
  • Proficiency in Excel and data analysis.
  • Strong communication skills (verbal and written).
  • Detail-oriented with good multitasking capability.

Working Conditions

  • Office and production floor environment interaction.
  • May require periodic visits to warehouse and supplier sites.

Why Join TERRAWORKS INDUSTRIES?

  • Be part of a dynamic team driving industrial growth in Uganda.
  • Opportunity for professional development and career advancement.
  • Competitive compensation and benefits.

Job criteria for job ad : Materials Planner - Kampala

  • Job category :
    Production, maintenance, quality
  • Industries :
    Industry, production, manufacturing and other - Maintenance, servicing, after-sales services - Mechanical equipment, machines
  • Employment type : Permanent contract
  • Region : Kampala
  • City : Kampala
  • Remote work :
    Hybrid
  • Experience level : 5 to 10 years - More than 10 years
  • Educational level : Technical school - College - HND - Bachelor - Master - Doctorate
  • Spoken language :
    english > fluent
  • Number of Position(s) : 1
  • Team management :
    Yes
  • MRP
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Approval
  • Quality
  • Manufacturing
  • Processes
  • Production
  • Industrial Engineering
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Type de poste
Temps plein
Lieu du poste
Kampala, Ouganda
Date de publication
5 janvier 2026
Valide jusqu’au
6 mars 2026
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