Supply Chain Planning Manager at Omnia (Pty) LTD

Overview

• The Supply Chain Planning Manager is responsible for developing, leading, implementing and continuously improving Omnia's integrated demand and supply planning strategy, operating framework, processes and capabilities across the end-to-end supply chain.
• The role ensures that demand, supply, inventory, production, procurement and distribution plans are aligned to business objectives, enabling optimal customer service, working capital performance, inventory optimisation and operational efficiency.
• The incumbent will support the Master Planner in the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, manages planning teams and systems, drives cross-functional alignment. Custodian of forecasting, inventory management, supply planning, master data governance, new product introductions and product phase-in/phase-out activities.
• The role serves as the key link between Commercial, Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain and Finance functions to ensure sustainable business performance and strategic execution.

Requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Commerce, Economics, Finance, Chemical Engineering

Advantageous Qualifications

• APICS CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management)
• APICS CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)
• SAPICS Certification
• SCMP (Supply Chain Management Professional)
• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• Postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain, Operations, Business Management or Logistics

Experience

• 10 years' experience within Supply Chain Management, Planning, Manufacturing or Logistics environments
• Minimum 5 years' management experience leading a Supply Chain function
• Proven experience leading S&OP processes
• Experience in inventory optimisation and working capital management
• Experience managing planning systems, forecasting tools and ERP platforms
• Experience in supply chain analytics

Advantageous

• Experience within chemicals, mining, agriculture, manufacturing or industrial sectors
• Exposure to network optimisation and advanced planning systems
• Experience leading large-scale supply chain transformation initiatives

Duties

Leadership & decision making

• Support and Execute on the integrated planning strategy, operating model and planning governance framework.
• Lead the Demand Planning, Supply Planning and Inventory Optimisation functions.
• Drive planning excellence and continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
• Establish planning standards, policies, procedures and performance measures.
• Provide input to the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process and facilitate executive decision-making.
• Develop planning capabilities, succession pipelines and team performance indicators.
• Build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships to support business objectives.
• Provide planning support for new business initiatives, acquisitions, new market entries and operational expansions.
• Lead, coach and develop planning team subordinates
• Drive a high-performance culture within the planning function.
• Establish clear performance objectives, development plans manage talent, succession planning and capability development.
• Ensure alignment with Omnia values and leadership expectations.

Demand planning

• Own and govern the end-to-end demand planning process
• Lead forecasting activities across all relevant product categories and business units
• Ensure forecast accuracy and forecast bias management through appropriate methodologies and tools
• Facilitate collaboration with Commercial, Sales and Marketing teams to create consensus forecasts
• Review statistical forecasts and challenge assumptions where required
• Analyse market trends, customer behaviour and demand volatility
• Identify risks and opportunities impacting demand plans
• Drive continuous improvement of forecasting processes and planning systems
• Present demand planning outputs and recommendations to the S&OP

Supply planning

• Lead the development and execution of integrated supply plans.
• Ensure alignment between demand plans, procurement plans, production plans and distribution plans.
• Facilitate agreement and sign-off of make, buy, move and inventory plans.
• Manage supply constraints and develop mitigation strategies.
• Lead scenario planning and network optimisation activities.
• Lead business continuity planning relating to supply chain risks and disruptions.
• Provide visibility of material availability while balancing inventory and working capital objectives.

Sales & operations planning (S&OP)

• Own and facilitate the monthly S&OP process in area of responsibility
• Lead demand, supply and inventory review meetings.
• Drive consensus planning across within their responsible business functions.
• Identify gaps, risks and opportunities within the planning horizon.
• Present recommendations and decision requirements to executive leadership.
• Ensure alignment between commercial objectives and operational capabilities.
• Monitor S&OP effectiveness and drive continuous maturity improvements.

Master data governance

• Ensure integrity, accuracy and consistency of all planning-related master data
• Lead improvement initiatives relating to planning systems and data quality
• Manage planning parameters across ERP and planning systems

Governance, risk & compliance

• Ensure audit readiness for planning by complying with all applicable legislation, internal policies and supply chain procedures
• Ensure planning activities comply with delegated authorities and governance requirements.
• Contribute to planning risk registers and mitigation plans.

Performance management & reporting

• Develop and monitor planning performance KPIs
• Analyse supply chain performance and identify improvement opportunities
• Report on forecast accuracy, inventory health, service levels, working capital and planning effectiveness
• Drive data-driven decision-making throughout the organisation
• Provide executive reporting and strategic planning insights

Job Competencies

Technical Competencies
Supply Chain Planning

• Demand Forecasting
• Supply Planning
• Inventory Optimisation
• Capacity Planning
• Production Planning
• Materials Requirements Planning (MRP)
• Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
• Integrated Business Planning (IBP)

Financial Acumen

• Working Capital Management
• Cost of Sales Understanding
• Inventory Cost Management
• Total Cost of Ownership Analysis
• Budgeting and Financial Planning

Data & Analytics

• Advanced Analytics
• Forecast Modelling
• Scenario Planning
• Statistical Analysis
• KPI Development and Reporting

Systems

• ERP Systems (D365, AX or equivalent)
• Advanced Planning Systems
• Power BI
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Supply Chain Planning Applications

Behavioural Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Leadership and People Development
• Customer Focus
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Results Orientation
• Commercial Acumen
• Stakeholder Management
• Influencing and Negotiation
• Continuous Improvement
• Innovation
• Integrity and Trust
• Collaboration
• Change Leadership
• Planning and Organising

Key Performance indicators

• Forecast Accuracy
• Service Level Performance
• Inventory Turns
• Working Capital Performance
• S&OP Compliance and Effectiveness
• Production Plan Adherence
• Inventory Optimisation Targets
• On-Time In-Full (OTIF) Delivery
• Supply Risk Reduction
• Team Engagement and Development

Behavioural Competencies

• Continuous Improvement
• Ability to influence ways of thinking, for improvement
• Ability to identify opportunities, for improvement in ways of working
• Ability to drive the adoption of changes in ways of working
• Ability to work with and negotiate effectively with stakeholders