Supply Chain Consultant - Houghton at SBV Services (Pty) Ltd.

Coin Demand and Supply Forecasting

• Forecasting, ordering and managing coin supply from SARB/Mint based on historical demand and supply trends – 18 month, annual, monthly forecasts, etc.
• Timeously submit forecasted orders to SARB in terms of a logistical plan broken down per denomination and cash center. Co-ordinate rolling forecasts by tracking the movements and liaising with various stakeholders. Track forecasts against actual orders and provide details on any significant variances.

Coin Distribution Planning

• Scheduling Mint orders based on regional demand and collaborative planning with the cash centers, CIT and processing functions. This includes managing the supply of promotional/limited edition coins to the market. 
• Co-ordinate, track, and monitor logistics plans and make changes accordingly.
• Monitoring and managing inventory levels, capacity constraints and stock variances. Additionally, ensuring that costs are optimized, and budget requirements are set and adhered to.
• Managing the effective clearances of necessary coins nationally.
• Approving of secondary coin orders, ensuring compliance, and highlighting any issues.

Float Administration

• Assist with the confirm GL's and volumes with service providers and representatives from the banks and consolidate on a monthly basis.
• Assist with accurately and timeously complete and submit the host float calculation monthly, and triggering of the settlement, within the stipulated timeframes.
• Assist with the distribution of total bank positions from Host Float Calculation to PCH for industry sign off.
• Assist with attending and participating in PCH committee meetings and forums, ensuring that PCH rules are being adhered to where applicable, and that functions take place optimally.
• Assist with liaising with all relevant stakeholders, providing support around settlement issues/disputes and operational queries.

Continuous Improvement

• Optimization and identification and implementation of improvements within the value supply chain, wherever possible.
• Assistance with ad-hoc projects and requests.
• Ensure that all processes, data required, etc. is current, comprehensive and accurate.

Reporting

• Generating various reports and distributing all necessary information on a monthly basis, or when required.
• Provide frequent and accurate reporting on forecast plans and trends.
• Attendance and participation in stakeholder engagements (monthly industry sessions, etc.)
• Responding to any data or reporting requests or queries.

NB: Communication will be limited to shortlisted applicants only.

SBV recruitment is committed to transformation and diversity alignment.

Requirements

• 5 years’ experience in a similar role including:
• 5 years’ experience in forecasting, planning and statistical analysis
• 1 year experience in process engineering
• 1 year knowledge on budgets
• Exposure to forecasting software will be an advantage
• Own transport

Minimum Requirements: Education

• 4 year Degree in Industrial Engineering (BEng/BSc (Engineering)