Planner

 

Recruiter:

SHARON NUROCK RECRUITMENT CC

Job Ref:

DUR002052/SN

Date posted:

Saturday, March 6, 2021

Location:

Upper Highway Area, South Africa

Salary:

Market related


SUMMARY:
A position of a Planner (12-months fixed term contract) has arisen in the Operations department, reporting to the Operations Manager.

POSITION INFO:

Minimum Job Requirements:

  • B.Com degree or equivalent in Supply Chain/Logistics.  
  • SAP experience is essential.
  • Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in planning.
  • Advanced knowledge of Production Scheduling, Demand Planning, Inventory Management and constraints principles.
  • Good understanding of financial management principles, strategy implementation, inventory costing methodology and procedures, project portfolio management principles, supply chain fundamentals and relevant corporate governance requirements.
  • Current knowledge of relevant legislation (Incoterms & HTS).
  • Advanced negotiation, conflict management and communication and influencing skills.
  • Risk assessment skills.
  • Leadership and management skills.
  • Ability to persuasively engage with senior and/or executive management.

Responsibilities include but not limited to: 

  • Leading, directing and managing the Planning team in accordance with the global and local Supply Chain strategy.
  • Ensuring processes and procedures comply with SHERQ and legal requirements.
  • Ensuring that the Planning function is continually aligned to the company''s Code of Ethics.
  • Effectively determine and manage raw material planning as per forecast requirements.
  • Managing and co-ordinating direct Purchase For Resale (PFRs).
  • Facilitating and managing the Order Status workgroup, production and drum out schedules to ensure that all Sales orders are processed and dispatched.
  • Effectively communicating and fast-tracking challenges ensuring that customers receive their orders on time.
  • Resolving simple and complex co-ordination and customer service problems promptly within the ambit of responsibility.
  • Developing agenda for both mini and executive S&OP meetings, actively participating and managing the meeting deliverables together with Sales and Operational Managers.
  • Analysing and reporting the assumptions behind the demand plan, risks and opportunities and provide these as input into the S&OP process.
  • Co-ordinating cross-functional teams (e.g. finance, supply planning, demand planning) to provide the required input into the monthly S&OP report pack.
  • Analysing market trends, capacity constraints, and potential shortages to develop appropriate budgets and forecasts.
  • Managing constraints within Supply Chain to optimize efficiencies.
  • Analysing forecast and sales orders and work closely with the Production team to generate the plant production plan and drum out schedule.
  • Setting up and controlling the master data control process for finished goods in BAAN.
  • Managing imported material status, costing, documentation and legal compliance.
  • Managing and implementing Continuous Improvements and Projects for the department.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

  • Driver’s license is essential.
  • Advanced computer literacy, proficiency in Microsoft packages and advanced knowledge of ERP systems is a necessity.
  • Innovative and resourceful.
  • Able to handle pressure.
  • An assertive problem solver with decision making abilities and a team member who is self-motivated.
  • Good business acumen.
  • Able to communicate at all levels.
  • Be organized and self-disciplined.


 

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