Junior Supply Planner - 6 Months Fixed Term Contract (UPD Cape Town) at Clicks Group

Key Performance Areas:

Inventory Management:

• Utilise inventory management software and tools to monitor inventory levels and forecast demand for products.
• Analyse sales data, historical trends, and market conditions to ensure accurate demand forecasts.
• Determine optimal inventory levels and reorder points to prevent stockouts while minimising excess inventory.

Order Processing:

• Generate purchase orders and replenishment requests based on demand forecasts and inventory policies.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products.
• Monitor order status and track shipments to ensure on-time delivery and resolve any issues or delays.

Supplier Relationship Management:

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to optimise service levels.
• Collaborate with suppliers to address supply chain challenges and identify opportunities for improvement.

Performance Monitoring:

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as fill rate, inventory turnover, and stockout rate to assess replenishment performance.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to optimise inventory management processes and enhance supply chain efficiency.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with buying, operations, and logistics teams to align replenishment plans with sales forecasts, promotional activities, and distribution requirements.
• Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on inventory strategies and priorities.

Minimum requirements

Job related knowledge

 Essential:

• Knowledge of supply chain principles
• Supplier relationship management
• Stock management techninques
• GP management
• Wholesale and distribution knowledge
• Desirable: Knowledge of the Just Enough buying system

 Job experience
 Essential:

• 3 years’ experience with a proven track record of managing a portfolio of products in inventory management, demand planning, or replenishment in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
• 3 Years of dealing with suppliers
• 2 - 3 years of pharmaceutical industry experience

 Desirable:

• Experience with Demand Planning or Supply Planning software preferred

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Math, Logistics, Supply Chain