Supply Planner: Davita at Tiger Brands

THE JOB AT A GLANCE

You are accountable for the production and material planning process within the respective category. You support the analysis of critical demand-supply imbalances as input to the S&OP process. You drive continuous improvement of the production, capacity & material planning process and conduct regular supply analytics and validating planning policies / parameters.

RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Generate supply plans (MPS and MRP) for your respective category and ensure continuous improvement of the supply planning process
• Ensure efficient production planning to provide finished goods in accordance with the demand plan
• Ensure efficient planning of RM/PM to be able to maintain high % of Plan Adherence
• Analyze sales forecast and inventory data to ensure creation of weekly master production schedule in accordance with customer service targets, logistics and manufacturing cost goals for supply chain
• Manage schedulers to develop capacity plans that optimize on time service and productivity
• Collaborate with manufacturing and procurement to optimize supply plan and improve delivery
• Prepare and facilitate Supply Review forums e.g.supply plan with capacity utilization, supply gaps and action plans, supply opportunities
• Analyze critical demand-supply imbalances  and develop various supply scenarios as input to the S&OP process and conduct regular supply analytics and validating planning policies / parameters
• Utilize and continuously developing supply planning tools (ASCP)
• Review of target stocks levels on quarterly basis and monthly stock projection
• Manage inventory levels to optimize capital investment with on time service
• Partner with procurement to work on supplier development with strategic vendors
• Ensure planning and coordination with key stakeholders (NPD etc) for new product launches

WHAT YOU WILL BE MEASURED ON

• Customer Service
• Stock Cover Days & Value
• Conformance to Plan & BIAS
• Waste _ SLOBS Value
• Unconstrained  & Constrained MPS  plan for a rolling 24 months
• Inventory Model that meets group policies
• Updated database, Risk’s and opportunities /contingency plans

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE

Key Professional Competencies

• Core knowledge –Supply Planning, Production Planning, Material Planning and S&OP Planning. Planning Best Practices (process & technology), The Interrelation customer service, product management, Inventory management, Supply Chain KPI’s

Key foundational competencies

• Academic –Analytical Skills, Negotiation Skills, Problem solving, Decision making, Degree or Diploma in  Industrial Engineering, Production or Supply Chain Management
• Leadership –Influencing others, driving long-term results, developing myself & others, staying a step-ahead, managing change
• Personal Effectiveness –Effective communication, Interpersonal skills

Experience

• Function– 3-5 years' experience in planning and production management
• Industry– Experience in FMCG industry desirable