Supply Chain Planning Manager

Reference:  CDS 6956

Consultant: Carina de Swardt

Descriptions:

• Creating a weekly production planning view with rolling 12-month horizon. 
• Attend productions planning meetings to discuss possible constraints. 
• Report to operations on all new purchase orders and expected orders for the next four weeks.
• Make agreed changes if required and share with production, warehouse, procurement, logistics and quality departments the confirmed view for week +2 and week +3. 
• Work together with production planner and schedular to agree and confirm on retail production priorities for the next two to four weeks. 
• Check packaging material on SAP in terms of stock on hand and monitor minimum order quantity levels and confirm with stock controllers their stock on hand. (SOH)
• Do monthly production view from forecast placed on SAP and measure month on month discrepancies. 
• Collaborate with operations and give constructive feedback to ensure up to date and transparent reporting regarding our present conditions and capabilities
• Mini S&OP view on plant level, measure and high light risk to Senior Supply Chain Manager. 
• Measure Plan vs Actual (PVA) – high light risk to Senior Supply Chain Manager.
• Give regular feedback regarding inventory and supply sources in order to support operations and anticipate demand
• Build and maintain good relationships with global packaging team.
• Do monthly 12-month rolling forecast for all suppliers of packaging and high light risk and changes to Senior Supply Chain Manager. 
• Do monthly 12-month rolling forecast for all raw material suppliers and high light risk and changes to Senior Supply Chain Manager. 
• Tigger space constraints in advance use forecast view.
• Do monthly forecasted view for all agents to ensure availability of containers.
• Addressing shipment and inventory issues with the Logistics Manager.
• Measure Plan vs Actual (PVA) – high light risk to Senior Supply Chain Manager
• Answering customer queries from ID team.
• Daily update of supply chain dashboard.
• Attend daily/weekly/monthly meetings with relevant parties.
• Drive cost saving initiatives.
• Suggest improvement opportunities based on collective data and projections.

Qualifications:

• 4-5 years’ experience in supply chain planning environment.
• 2 – 3 years’ experience in FMCG will be to your advantage.
• Degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in FMCG.
• Knowledge about HACCP and BRC would be and an advantage.
• High competence in dealing with MS Excel.
• Experience in ERP system, MRP, SAP would be an advantage
• Experience in forecasting using both qualitative and quantitative methods.
• Excellent communication skills on all levels.
• Excellent professional work standard.
• Ability to work under pressure, multitask and prioritize tasks to support business goals. 
• Problem solving skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Advanced mathematical and analytical skills.
• Experience with statistical analysis.
• Team-player who can also work independently.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

How to Apply:

• Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za.
• If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system.
• We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice.
• Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.