PLANNING/FORECASTING & PROCUREMENT MANAGER

SUMMARY:
PLANNING/FORECASTING & PROCUREMENT MANAGER (STEEL INDUSTRY) (Durban) R60,000 CTC

POSITION INFO:

Large Steel Processing Plant seeks a Planning and Procurement Manager who is from the Steel Processing, Steel Coil, Roofing Manufacturing industry to manage Planning and Procurement with procurement as a priority. Degree/NDip, 5 years’ experience and exposure to the steel industry a plus. The ideal candidate understands planning and forecasting and has technical procurement experience.

You will lead BU planning department, assuring that production, material requirement and dispatch plans are created, maintained and communicated on time. The position will examine existing procedures / processes and streamline activities in such a way that customer requirements are met on time in full and at lowest possible cost. The position will also identify process improvement opportunities and implement alternate methods to increase efficiencies, product and process quality, reduce costs and improve overall service. Finally, the position will fulfil a central coordinating role between sales & production departments as well as with suppliers and customers, balancing their different priorities and limitations to reach optimal solutions for the company as a whole

You will assist the SCM Manager in leading and implementing strategy and execution, including procurement, demand, production and material requirement planning. The position will examine existing procedures / processes and streamline activities in such a way that customer requirements are met on time in full and at lowest possible cost. The position will also identify process improvement opportunities and implement alternate methods to increase efficiencies, product and process quality, reduce costs and improve overall service.

Finally, the position will fulfil a central coordinating role between sales, procurement, production & dispatch departments as well as with suppliers and customers, balancing their different priorities and limitations to reach optimal solutions for the company as a whole.

Coordinating with sales and production departments on demand, production, material requirements and constraints as well as customer order fulfilment plans. Coordinating strategic material procurement with the Procurement Manager

Implement, evaluate and maintain/improve effective (production, material requirement, dispatch and in/outbound transportation) planning processes and systems through continuous evaluation and improvement

Support the Supply Chain Manager in Sales and Operations Planning meetings, finding optimal solutions to potentially conflicting priorities of Sales and Production departments and keeping all stakeholders informed on progress against agreed plans

Liaise with department managers throughout the BU to ascertain actual inventories and constraints as well as future goods flows of each department, so as to assure that planning outputs are accurate, realistic and relevant at all times

Support the planning of introduction of New Products from successful launch until product retirement

Coordinating with sales and production departments on demand, production, material requirement and customer order fulfilment plans

Coordinating all procurement activities for all departments

Coordinating strategic material procurement with the Supply chain Manager and Group Procurement Head

Vendor selection, evaluation and relation management

Coordination and follow up with vendors on procurement tenders, quotations and orders

Coordinating with external customers on the fulfilment of their orders

Coordinating with customs officials on issue relating to import duties and the bonded warehouse

Implement, evaluate and maintain/improve effective (production, material requirement, dispatch and in/outbound transportation) planning processes and systems through continuous evaluation and improvement

Support the Supply Chain Manager in Sales and Operations Planning meetings, finding optimal solutions to potentially conflicting priorities of Sales and Production departments and keeping all stakeholders informed on progress against agreed plans

liaise with department managers throughout the BU to ascertain actual inventories and constraints as well as future goods flows of each department, so as to assure that planning outputs are accurate, realistic and relevant at all times

Support the planning of introduction of New Products from successful launch until product retirement

Coordinate procurement activities with Supply Chain Manager, Group Procurement Head and other Procurement Managers in order to generate maximum synergy for the company

Liaise with BU department heads on their procurement requests and requirements, assuring quick and efficient turn around

Select, evaluate and maintain relations with vendors through periodic performance reviews

Negotiate terms of contracts and deliveries that are favourable for the company and comply with local laws and regulations

Conduct local and international tenders in an efficient and professional manner and bring them to a satisfactory conclusion

Ensure that company procurement procedures are fully and transparently followed at all times

Secure material availability in accordance with the Material Requirements Plan

Study market trends on pricing, alternative sources of materials, shipping practices and other patterns in the industry directly affecting procurement and advise the management accordingly

Liaise with vendors and transportation companies regarding inbound shipments and expedite where required in order to prevent delays and extra charges/demurrage

Liaise with internal/external customers on loading and delivery of orders following the dispatch plan, including proper documentation for export shipments

Load and dispatch customer orders following the dispatch plan, in order to achieve maximum On Time In Full deliveries

Liaise with the Shipping Companies, transporters and other parties involved for smooth clearance of goods

Develop and maintain effective relations with local customs authorities, ensuring that Import Duties and Taxes are paid

Ensure (if applicable) all the Bonds given to the government in respect of purchased materials are properly accounted for and cancelled after their utilization

Contribute to periodic departmental and company planning and budgeting cycles including the annual Business Plan Process (BPP)

Select, evaluate and develop department employees, following general HR policies

Evaluate the training needs of all staff reporting to the position and ensure appropriate plans are in place

Pro-actively monitor departmental operational and financial performance and develop personal and departmental action plans to achieve targets set for the department

Actively support the BU management team in implementing BU and company-wide policies / procedures and action plans

Collaborate with Planning managers of other group companies on sharing best practices and improving performance

Ensure the safeguarding and security of Company assets

Minimum of a National Diploma / Qualification in Planning, Degree in Planning or related qualification, National diploma in supply chain management / procurement or planning or a Degree in Supply chain or related qualification

English and Kiswahili

MS Office packagesand SAP/ERP Application

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