Contractor - Sales & Operation Planning Analyst at Astron Energy (Pty) Ltd.

Job Description

• Support the delivery of the 3 month plan for the fuels value chain through optimisation of the production, supply, and distribution plans
• Maximise enterprise value by developing and publishing a supply and distribution plan for all products across the fuels value chain
• Performs tactical market and competitor analysis on a regional and/or specific issue basis
• Assists in the Budget/Capital planning process and provides management with the necessary information to develop the Business Plan
• Collaborates with NWTs (Natural Work Teams) to ensure that business needs are being met and to determine and resolve risks to plan and to capture market opportunities
• Tracks and adjusts plans to meet inventory targets and supply plan
• Provide input into monthly key performance reports
• Lead and support cross-functional meetings to analyse, review and align on the supply and demand plan
• Provide detailed inventory progressions, as required
• Conduct analysis of the supply chain to determine optimisation opportunities, including commercial, cost reduction and distribution or scheduling optimisation
• Align the refinery campaign plan, the 3 month S&D, the shipping plans and the buy/sell plans to ensure an integrated plan
• Develop plans to drive the business to achieve inventory to target levels to manage working capital and flat price exposure
• Provide inputs into other planning activities, including refinery campaign plans, 3 month S&D, demand forecast, buy/sell plans and finance forecasts, as required
• Provide insights into other planning processes to seek opportunities to maximise enterprise margin and to manage and mitigate risks
• Participate in root cause analysis to manage deviations, identify lessons learned and implement continuous improvement
• Provide support to develop business continuity plans in the event of supply or market disruptions that could lead to stocking out or supply rationing
• Ensure that plans meet demand to manage and avoid product stock outs and rationing
• Highlight plan risks to identify mitigations and opportunities to minimise risk impact

Professional Qualification and Certifications:

• A University Degree in Engineering or Supply Chain Management

Work Experience:

• 5 years or more in supply chain planning
• Experience in scenario modelling
• Advanced Excel skills is a must
• Use of scheduling tools is an advantage

Knowledge and skills:

• Experience in supply chain optimisation and related fields; planning, optimisation and economics, inventory management, refining/ manufacturing
• Strong critical thinking and analytical skills is a must, with ability to conduct scenario planning
• Good oral and written communication skills and able to engage at all levels
• Proven ability to work with a diverse group.
• Strong computer skills, with advanced Excel and proficiency in the use of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint and Outlook is required
• An understanding of the South African fuels market including market conditions, infrastructure, product qualities and key economic drivers would be an advantage
• Contract End Date - 31/12/2025

End Date: July 17, 2025