Operations & Planning Manager

SUMMARY:
Our client in the manufacturing sector is looking for a Operations & Planning Manager to join their team based in Elandsfontein.

POSITION INFO:
Requirements:

• Post Graduate Degree in Logistics / Warehouse /
  Supply Chain Management or related fields
  (NQF 8)
• 6-8 years of experience in Logistics / Warehouse Management in a Manufacturing environment.
• 3-5 years should be at Management level.
• Computer Literacy (MS Office Suite; SAP, ERP
  Systems and job-specific software systems).
• Knowledge of relevant Business Processes.
• Knowledge of relevant Logistics, Warehousing
  or related Processes and Practices.

• Contributes to creating and recommending strategic plans and reviews in order to achieve operational objectives.
• Ensures an efficient warehouse operation which is able to fulfil operational and customer demand.
• Plans, co-ordinates and monitors the receipt, packing, storage and dispatch of goods.
• Manages movement, storage and preservation of all components.
• Manages input of movements (transactions) of materials into the ERP system.
• Manages maintenance of housekeeping.
• Keep abreast with technological
  advancements in the field to maintain a
  competitive advantage.
• Initiate continuous improvement initiatives
  and projects toward optimising resources and
  cost.
• Seek to improve processes and capabilities to
  enhance operations.
• Manage and complete projects from planning
  to implementation within budgetary
  stipulations.
• Contributes to the budget preparation
  process.
• Ensures the effective, efficient, economical
  and transparent use of financial and other recourses.
• Monitors expenditure against budget and ensures spending occurs within budgetary limits.
• Explores opportunities to reduce costs.
• Ensures divisional, regional and departmental budget monitoring in line with the company financial guidelines.
• Monitors the operation of controls and
  procedures in order to ensure the integrity of the company.
• Develops and maintains a quality assurance
  and improvement program that covers all
  aspects of the policy and risk activity.
• Identifies and monitors departmental risks
  and develop and maintain a risk register.
• Establishes and maintain a system to monitor
  the dispositions of results communicated to
  management.
• Ensures that all action plans are in place to
  address internal and external audit findings
  and monitor progress against these plans.
• Ensures compliance with relevant legislation
  and policy frameworks within functional area
  to prevent fruitless, wasteful and irregular
  expenditure.
• Works collaboratively with stakeholders by
  establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
• Represents the company in meetings with
  stakeholders.
• Solves problems creatively whilst
  demonstrating a high level of integrity in line
  with the company core values.
• Provides advice and guidance to Management on internal stakeholder related matters.
• Manages relationships in accordance with policies and procedures and legal requirements.
• Develops, implements and monitors a stakeholder management system.
• Monitors and measures performance
  quarterly by conducting employee appraisals.
• Identifies areas of development and draws up
  action plans to address poor performance.
• Ensures ongoing training and development of
  employees.
• Addresses employee relations matters fairly
  and promptly.
• Sets performance objectives for team by
  cascading of the organisation’s initiatives into
  individual performance contracts.
• Ensures that all employees have signed
  performance agreements.
• Monitors the implementation of HR policies
  within the Department.