Job Summary
Our client is looking for an experienced Supply Planner to join their dynamic team. The Supply Planner will be responsible for developing and executing short and long-term supply plans to meet customer demand. The successful candidate will have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as experience in supply chain planning. The Supply Planner will be a key member of the team, working closely with other departments to ensure that customer orders are met in a timely and efficient manner. The Supply Planner will be a strategic thinker, with a great eye for detail and an ability to work in a fast paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Own and lead Supply planning processes
- Generate and analyze supply planning data to drive business decisions
- Identify and implement improvements in complex processes and operations
- Collaborate on various projects dedicated to products, portfolio, or sourcing changes
- Develop and execute inventory plans to ensure optimal inventory levels and availability of products
- Monitor and adjust inventory levels to meet customer demand
- Analyze sales and inventory data to identify short and long-term trends
- Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders
- Monitor and analyze supply chain performance to identify areas of improvement
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure supply chain goals are met
- Implement supply & inventory planning strategies to reduce costs and enhance efficiency
- Develop and maintain accurate supply forecasts to support supply chain strategies
- Monitor and report on inventory levels to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
- Collect, analyze, prepare, and tabulate operational data and present results and trends
- Manage and create all material forecast to & purchase orders supplier
- Support development and/or upgrade planning tool to meet business needs
- Manage, Plan and Coordinate logistics with suppliers and freight service providers
Requirements:
- Minimum of 5-7 years supply planning experience and/or inventory analysis
- Experience in FMCG environment
- Sound knowledge and understanding of import/export & local logistics, & incoterms
- Experience in liaising with sales and operations in developing and tracking forecasts essential
- Experience in liaising with multiple stakeholders
- Multinational experience would be an advantage
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain/Logistics or relevant NQF level is essential.
- Computer literacy – Excel intermediate level.
- CPIM advantageous
Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not received a response within two weeks of applying