Deployment Planner - FTC at AVI Limited

Key Performance Areas:

Deployment:

• Achieve min service level 97% through optimized deployment strategies.
• Create deployment plans (STO’s) via Barton to ensure the right product to the right place at the right time in the right order multiple.
• Adherence to STO lead times to ensure smooth dc operations and avoid overtime costs.
• Arrange vehicle space with AVI LSS department.
• Ensure optimum utilization of truck space. (Primary load building)
• Timely create and ensure corrective STO’s is generated.
• Monitor warehouse capacity at all 5 sites.
• Track vehicle departure and arrival times at Ciro Depots. Arrange warehouse overtime where required with DC manager.
• Be the pivotal role player which keeps the Ciro sales team informed of stock shortages both in house and bought outs.
• Work closely with the Distribution, Sales and Marketing teams to ensure that stock is available when needed.
• Maintain planning parameters within SAP and Barnton Planning tool. (Safety stocks, order multiples & SPK’s)
• Do weekly/monthly reporting as required.
• Manage the movement of stock into the expired, claims and re-pack location and report to management.
• Be involved in ad hoc projects as defined by the planning manager.

Forecasting:

• Gather business information and intelligence to increase forecasts accuracy, in conjunction with planning and procurement manager.
• Provide input into the creation of 12 months rolling forecast.
• Participate in the stock build-up for peak periods to meet the forecast.

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:

• 2-3-years’ experience in a similar role
• SAP experience – Non Negotiable
• Solid Excel experience a must 
• Barnton Experience would be advantageous

Qualifications:

• Related Tertiary Qualification (BCom in Supply Chain or Logistics)

Additional Requirements:

• MS Office (strong excel skills)
• FMCG Industry Knowledge

Competencies:

• Attention to detail
• Developing strategies
• Articulating information
• Staying composed
• Analytical thinking
• Problem solving
• Results driven
• Keeping commitments