Procurement Planner at Pedros Flame Grilled Chicken

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The Procurement Planner is responsible for maintaining targeted stock levels across all SKUs to ensure optimal service levels throughout the Pedros network while minimizing total supply chain costs
• The role requires close collaboration with Suppliers, Distribution Centres, Production, Operations, Marketing, NPD, Finance, QA, and the broader Procurement Team to proactively prevent supply interruptions and support business continuity
• Execute forward planning for peaks, LTOs, promotions, and product launches in alignment with business expectations and cross-functional inputs
• Anticipate risks and develop plans to ensure stable supply during critical trading periods
• Develop the consolidated supply plan for input into the company-wide S&OP process
• Identify gaps, risks, and opportunities, providing sound recommendations to the Procurement Team
• Consolidate and prepare KPI packs for Procurement meetings
• Develop a national supply plan across all depots by balancing supplier capability, network capacity (warehousing & transport), forecasted demand, and production constraints
• Establish and maintain planning standards (days of cover, min/max levels, warehouse constraints, transport routes) and planning tools (Forecast & Replenishment, OUTL, Min/Max)
• Identify supply/demand exceptions and develop scenario plans (e.g., pricing adjustments, stock builds, shortage recovery plans)
• Drive the SOPO process through accurate stock, inbound, and transport routing updates.
• Lead discussions with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure long‑term production meets projected demand
• Consolidate regional warehouse requirement plans into a national plan for decision-making.
• Provide weekly and daily planning views during peak periods
• Oversee and optimize consolidated transport movements
• Conduct periodic (and daily during shortages) reviews of demand, stock cover, and replenishment needs across all regions and depots
• Provide guidance on replenishment priorities by SKU, supplier, region, or depot
• Maintain the inventory optimization model and determine minimum stock targets per SKU/DC using key variables (forecast accuracy, factory reliability, production cycle time, lead times, service levels)
• Support a “Planning for Profit” philosophy to improve service levels, profitability, and transport cost efficiency
• Manage stakeholder expectations through clear and consistent communication
• Periodically review and recommend adjustments to stock level targets for operational planning and budgeting
• Review stock targets quarterly and recommend adjustments where performance gaps exist
• Assess and identify high‑risk, slow-moving, damaged, and obsolete stock at all holding points
• Drive proactive reduction of risk stock and coordinate management of aged, slow-moving, and obsolete inventory with Planning, Procurement, and Operations
• Monitor network-wide stock health and develop corrective action plans where required
• Support the introduction of innovation into the supply chain by ensuring appropriate stock cover before launch
• Assist in the phase-out of discontinued items and ensure appropriate stock bleed‑out
• Report weekly on obsolete stock and clearance plans
• Ensure new product stock is received on schedule for go-live
• Process, track, and resolve supplier claims related to shortages, damages, pricing discrepancies, or quality issues
• Verify claims through review of POs, delivery notes, invoices, and logistics documents
• Work with suppliers and internal teams to establish liability and ensure compliance with contracts and policies
• Maintain accurate records of claims and communicate outcomes to stakeholders
• Identify recurring issues and collaborate with Procurement, Logistics, and Quality teams to prevent reoccurrence
• Report claim trends to support supplier performance improvement
• Update and distribute KPI scorecards weekly/monthly
• Issue agreed national Supply Chain reports as required
• Analyse KPI variances, provide insights, and recommend corrective actions
• Prepare Procurement report packs and manage associated meeting minutes
• Take ownership of tasks, deadlines, and self-development
• Ensure continuity of work during team member absences
• Monitor performance of trainees and interns and provide constructive feedback
• Coach colleagues and support their development to achieve objectives
• Ensure quality and productivity standards are consistently met
• Communicate risks related to missed tasks or deadlines and provide suitable solutions
• Demonstrate commitment to company values and support a collaborative team culture
• Actively contribute to training initiatives and personal development
• Participate in performance reviews and set clear, achievable goals
• Maintain awareness of employee relations and take corrective action when required in line with policy and legislation

REQUIREMENTS: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or related field (preferred)
• 4–5 years of solid operational experience in a planning function
• Experience working with large data sets
• Professional certification (e.g., SAPICS CPIM) advantageous
• Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills

 Closing Date 30 April 2026