Planning Assistant at Tiger Brands

Job Description
THE JOB AT A GLANCE:

• Contract Duration: Fixed Term Contract / 6 Months

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE:
Key Attributes and Competencies
Inventory Management

• Ensure all 3rd parties are notified of the dates of stock counts and deadlines of when completed counts should be sent back.
• Ensure all counts are sent submitted on or before deadline date.
• Timeously resolving all materials variances issues.
• Conducting stock counts a various 3rd parties.
• Conducting preliminary stock variance report, request second and third counts when required.
• Capturing stock counts.
• Filing all stock count related document.
• Ensuring all system transaction are completed timeously (InterOrg, Sub-inventory transfer etc)
• Coordinate and liaise with factory personnel to ensure all raw and packaging materials requested by 3rd parties are prepared, loaded and cleared by securities.
• Track and flag materials close to expiry with planning team.
• Ensure timely disposal of expired materials.

Transport

• Coordinating with 3rd party co-packers, Transport Operator and warehouse on delivery of finished after production.
• Monitor deliver schedules and that all deliveries are made on time.
• Arranging for all stock which is less than full truck loads is co-loaded with other Tiger Business Units.

Receiving stock

• Verify that PODs match stock received.
• Arrange for stock to be receipted on system.
• Prepare batches for raw and packaging material consumption.
• Collect and verify that completions are printed correctly, submit to security managers.
• Resolve issues relating to generation of completion stickers

Qualifications
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Key Professional Competencies

• Core knowledge – Transport execution, Warehousing, Transport planning, Supply Chain collaboration, Supplier relationship management, Cost management & ZBB, Quality management

Key foundational competencies

• Academic – Analytical skill, Financial acumen, Commercial acumen, Project Management, Risk management, Problem solving, Decision making
• Leadership – Leading with Integrity and respect, Managing change, Driving long-term results, Taking the Tiger perspective, Staying a Step-Ahead
• Personal Effectiveness – Effective communication, Interpersonal skills, Integrity, Creativity, Continuous learning

Minimum Experience & Qualifications

• Function – 3+ years experience in Core areas
• Industry –  Experience in FMCG industry desirable
• Qualification – National Diploma / B.Com (Transport / Logistics / Supply Chain)

WHAT YOU WILL BE MEASURED ON

• OTIF performance
• Costs-to-Serve variance (Standard vs. Actual)
• On Shelf availability
• 3PL Performance