Supply Planning Manager

As a leading player in the Food Manufacturing industry, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and making a positive impact.
As we continue to grow, we are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a  Supply Planning Manager to optimize our supply chain, ensure exceptional customer service, maximize profitability, and drive innovation The role reports to the Supply Chain Executive within the Beverages Business Unit and is based in Pretoria West.
The primary objective of this position is to: manage the creation and delivery of both the short term and longer-term business supply plans, up to a 24-month horizon, in order to optimise customer service, maximize profit in terms of product mix, minimise cost (processing, distribution and working capital) and facilitate the overall supply chain delivery of innovation.
manage the ordering process of packaging and ingredients, as well as the physical management of the packaging and ingredients stores, and associated stock levels (including stock accuracy and obsolescence).
Responsibility includes determining when Finished Goods or raw materials need to be procured either locally or imported to supplement inhouse production.
This may also mean working with the commodities procurement team in order to secure key materials, manage the loading and despatch of Finished Goods to meet customer delivery requirements (time slots, delivery equipment and snake loading) and ensure all commercial requirements are reconciled with the finance team.