Sandvik is a global industrial group with advanced products and world-leading positions in selected areas - tools for metal cutting, machinery and tools for rock excavation, stainless materials, special alloys, metallic and ceramic resistance materials as well as process systems.
Specialties
Tools for metal cutting, machinery and tools for rock excavation, ...
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The purpose of this role is to control inventory and plan the demand for the Rock Tools Region Southern Africa.
Key Performance Areas:
Lead the area Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings for areas of responsibility.
Collect forecast data, perform gap, or trend analysis, and recommend process improvements.
Communicate and collaborate the forecasting and inventory management data with the regional key stakeholders.
Provide feedback and make recommendations to regions to ensure orders are created according to the forecast.
Provide support to internal departments to improve inventory management.
Maintain inventory parameters in collaboration with regional manager for all responsible stockrooms.
Perform replenishment planning based on the forecast.
Release orders according to system requisitions and customer orders.
Manage expediting requests from regions.
Perform detailed inventory analysis opportunities and optimize inventory levels.
Work with all relevant stakeholders to establish both short- and long-term inventory strategies
Monitor indicators related to inventory (Fill rate, Obsolete Slowing-Moving Inventory, Days-In Inventory (DII), Order Fulfillment Lead Time (OFLT), Forecast accuracy, Airfreight etc.).
Provide back up support to team members when required.
Your profile:
Matric/equivalent qualification
BCom Supply Chain Management qualification
Knowledge of S&OP process
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Strong analytical skills
Experience in root cause analysis
Excellent time management skills
Ability to effectively prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
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