Planning & Optimisation Manager

2 days ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Lusaphops Full time

Our client in the mining and explosive sector is seeking a highly strategic and experienced Planning & Optimisation Manager. This critical role is responsible for leading the end-to-end planning process, ensuring optimal balance between customer demand, supplier performance, and inventory levels across multiple operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following: Key Responsibilities Analyse the internal and external business environment to identify constraints, risks, opportunities, and threats, and develop strategies that promote sustainable growth and operational resilience. Identify and manage business risks and opportunities, implementing mitigation actions and contingency plans that ensure stability and continuity. Develop and execute robust supply, demand, and inventory plans informed by S&OP processes, ensuring optimal allocation of constrained stock and timely adjustments based on changing operational conditions. Enhance operational performance by aligning planning processes with operational requirements, driving efficiency, cost optimisation, and resource utilisation. Lead and implement optimisation initiatives by identifying operational constraints and developing effective solutions that support business and operational goals. Coordinate cross-functional planning and optimisation efforts with procurement, logistics, commercial, operations, and external suppliers to ensure alignment of people, equipment, and material resources. Drive continuous improvement through performance monitoring, data analysis, benchmarking, and the establishment of key operational metrics. Identify trends, gaps, and improvement opportunities, implementing best practices that streamline operations and encourage innovation. Ensure all planning and optimisation activities align with organisational strategic objectives, supporting broader operational execution. Promote effective communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure coordinated actions and shared operational success. Produce accurate demand forecasts and planning reports using integrated planning systems, inventory monitoring tools, and data visualisation dashboards to support informed supply chain decision-making. Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing planning and optimisation team, promoting accountability, problem-solving, and strong execution capability. Requirements BCom / BSc in Supply Chain, Planning, Process Optimisation or similar Postgraduate Diploma in Business Management or similar (advantageous) 7+ years’ experience in Supply Chain or Planning & Optimisation roles 5+ years people management experience 2+ years’ experience in explosives, chemicals, mining or other high-risk regulated industries Proficiency in Excel, SAP, planning systems, and practical decision-support tools Strong background in S&OP, including experience running or co-owning structured planning cycles Exposure to heavy industrial or regulated environments (beneficial) #J-18808-Ljbffr

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