Demand Planner - Food Manufacturing

Key Responsibilities Ensure sufficient raw and packing materials are procured to meet expected production demand. Ensure daily production planning to meet customer requirements and communicate shortages to relevant parties. Demand Planning done accurately to ensure that correct product and packaging available for loading. Model stock Managed for Maize and Diverse stock. Ensure all vehicles are optimally routed. Provide a flexible, reliable and efficient transport, in and outbound delivery service by routing all requirements, through the routing program, factoring in all operational constraints and service level requirements Managing and planning the inventory supply to meet customer demand Transport routing to minimise route time or distance, whilst maximising vehicle fill and factoring in all operational constraints and service level requirements to achieve optimal utilization Intercompany ordering on materials to be planned and executed in time. Generating pick slips in time prior to loading for fast and effective turn-around time of vehicles. Open communication to all stakeholders on requirements for the day. Requirements Grade 12 qualification 5 years in operations & logistics in FOOD MANUFACTURING ENVIRONMENT Advanced Excel skills Supply Chain Qualifications Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities Effective team management skills Proactive and customer service-oriented Drive for continuous improvement Attention to detail and accuracy