Distribution Requirement Planner - Ammonia, Co-Monomers & Speciality Gasses at Sasol

Purpose of Job

• To execute the optimal balancing of the requirements and demand dynamics for a portfolio of products, through working with key planning, production, marketing, sales and logistics stakeholders. To consolidate on demand requirements, manage inventory levels against set target levels and create stock transfer orders as per the sales and operations plan.
•  To develop the transport and storage capacity requirements in the Sales and Operations planning process. To oversee shorter term scheduling related interactions.

Key Accountabilities

• Create stock movement requirements orders to enable the fulfilment of orders
• Adhere to planning in line with internal control systems and business practices. Deliver against the demand requirements
• Assess transport and storage capacity requirements and adjust plans to ensure appropriate inventories exist while meeting customer service level, supply reliability, governance, risk and regulations
• Develop scenarios and strategies to address capacity shortages and perform business analysis to minimize risks and maximize available capacity.
• Recommend on Target levels to Planning & Optimisation
• Provide relevant input to the DRP Manager for the development of a business case for the acquisition of new assets. Provide input to appraise relevant operating results
• Give input, translate and implement Base Chemicals Supply Chain strategy (Primary)
• Manage risk associated with all inventory related activities within area of responsibility
• Inventory management admin on month end stock reports.
• Inventory reporting coordination on housekeeping.

Formal Education

• Appropriate Diploma / Degree i.e. B.Com, B.Sc. (Eng.) or equivalent qualification (Preferred)

Min Experience

• 3-4 years Supply Chain Planning experience