MP&L Manager - Uitenhage at Dana Incorporated

Qualifications & Experiences 

• The ideal candidate for the role will have -
•  Degree qualified or substantial relevant experience
•  Materials Planning and Logistics experience of min 5years
•  Exceptional analytical skills when managing complexity and multiple variables
•  Advanced excel skills this will include 
•  Experience working in manufacturing. Understanding of processes, issues and industry practice in demand & availability planning
•  Warehousing/ Distribution experience 
•  Strong relationship building skills
•  Able to lead and inspire a team
•  Minimum 5 years' experience in management role
•  Able to operate and make the right decisions at pace

Job Description:

• Working closely with the wider team, the materials planning and logistics manager will own their end to end operational plan.
• From inbound product & material, through production and out to delivery to their global customer base.
• Working within their complex, global supply chain, you will provide for delivery to very short lead-times, while minimising waste and maximising sales opportunities in a time-critical industry.
• The roles and responsibilities of the role -
• Lead a small team.
• Develop relationship with Customer Purchasing team to establish good relations
• Prepare an accurate demand forecast for all Inventory levels
• Work with various cross functional teams on projects such as new product launches, line extensions, product discontinuations
• Responsible to monitor and maintain the accuracy of the planning parameters and master data
• Preparing and presenting monthly reports - fulfilment, Inventory, Demand & Forecast
• Setting planning rules, Kanban levels and Safety stock targets