Manager Demand Management Planning at Transnet

Position Purpose:

• Demand Management is the first element of the SCM function and is a cross-functional exercise through collaboration between the Group Demand Management and the Operating Divisions, in ensuring the efficient and effective delivery of procurement transactions, financial control of the budget and compliance to legislative and internal controls.
• The Manager position for Demand Management & Reporting is responsible for ensuring the consolidation of all demand activities associated with all Operational Divisions and Business units within Transnet.
• The Manager reviews and verifies the consolidated yearly demand plan, monthly performance, quarterly performance and amendments for all Operational Divisions and Business units. Proactive engagements with end users resulting in improved stakeholder relationship management. Provides a detailed deep dive analysis of the Annual Procurement Plan which includes the types of commodities, categories, projects and allocated budget for the financial year. Demonstrated proficiency in statistics, forecasting and forecasting methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts. Knowledge of SAP and Demand Planning or other software related to demand planning is preferred. The Manager is the integration point to enable consolidation and reporting which is the key responsibility of this position. This position leads to weekly/monthly and ad-hoc dialogue with each for the Operational Divisions and Business units. The manager will provide the required documentation for recommendation and approval by relevant delegated authorities.

Position outputs:

Provide Senior Demand Manager with the following reports:

• Memos for recommendation and approval of the Annual Procurement Plan to CBAC, EXCO and the GCE and letters to National Treasury for all new Procurement activities for the new financial year.
• Quarterly consolidated performance reports against the approved Annual Procurement Plan as per the National Instruction note 2 of 2016/2017.
• Monthly consolidated performance reports against the approved Annual Procurement Plan.
• Quarterly amendments (Projects not on the approved Annual Demand Plan) as per the National Instruction note 2 of 2016/2017 and internal recommendations and approvals.
• Develop pre/post measurement metrics for various Demand Management components.
• Evaluate portfolio data for abnormalities and address anomalies in project/portfolio data.
• Maintain data integrity in the Demand Management System.
• Update the Demand Management Dashboard on a monthly bases.
• Provide the required demand management information as requested by Internal and External Audit as and when required.

Qualifications & Experience:

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree (technical, financial or commercial) is required, or CIPS Level 5;
• At least 6 years in management and at least 3-5 years in supply chain management experience specifically Demand Management

Competencies:

• Strategy and Sustainability
• Inspirational Leadership
• Business Performance and Delivery
• Relationship Management
• Corporate Governance and Compliance
• Personal Mastery