Job title : Supply Planning Manager Job Location : Gauteng, Durban Deadline : December 12, 2024 Quick Recommended Links Jobs by Location Job by industries Key accountabilities: Overlooks the quality and hand-over of the MPS to scheduling team and drives adherence to plan Make sure right capacity assumptions and parameters are used in planning Secures plant stock availability and help direct improvement plans Takes ownership for the planning KPI scorecard and the improvement thereof Makes sure plant(s) connects to NPI activity well Makes sure low stocks and out of stocks get the required action plan and priority in plant Manages the plant(s) SKU portfolio from a GSC side in collaboration with Network & sourcing decisions Secures adequate reporting into the monthly S&OP cycle and Supply Review Meeting Picks up on S&OP V & O relevant to the plant(s) Direct and support in close cooperation with GSC process and SAP development team F2S (Forecast to stock) any relevant system functionality elements Optimize inventory levels to balance supply and demand, minimize stockouts, and reduce excess&SLOB inventory.
Work closely with demand planners, procurement, logistics, and production teams to ensure alignment of supply plans with demand forecasts and production schedules.
Analyze supply chain data, including inventory levels, lead times, and supply performance, to make informed decisions and continuously improve supply planning processes Address and resolve any supply-related issues that impact customer fulfillment and satisfaction Essential education & experience: Degree in Business economics or supply chain education Any planning education or accreditation a surplus Multi-year experience in supply planning Very familiar with plant operations Hands on experience with key functionalities of planning tools i.e SAP, Rapid Response Store Keeping/Procurement jobs