Supply Chain Materials Planning Advisor

2 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa De Beers Group of Companies Full time

Company Description
- Anglo American’s purpose is to reimagine mining to improve people’s lives and is committed to creating a Living Mine that brings positive value to the people and environment where we operate.

Supply Chain is positioning itself for the future, by becoming more purpose-driven in aid of realizing the Anglo American purpose, and driving to be more agile and resilient. Central to being more purpose-driven is delivering significantly more positive impact within our host communities, acting as supplier interface to provide velocity to our innovation, technical & sustainability change programme, that includes improved safety performance and the embedment of circular economy principles, as well as overall delivery of significantly more sustainable value. To build a more agile and resilient Supply Chain the commoditized execution and digitalisation of processes is a key focus whilst driving operational excellence.

This Physical Supply Chain (PSC) team is responsible for managing all materials planning, inventory, warehousing and logistics across the South African region. The team works with operational stakeholders and Supply Chain commercial teams to assess future demands and develop materials strategies and plans that will fulfil needs whilst keeping working capital as low as possible.

This role will support integrated planning practices with the aim of ensuring optimal parts availability through streamlined physical networks to achieve step-change performance.

**Job Description**:

- Implement the demand forecast and plan, over defined planning horizons, inventory management strategy & tactics, based on established tools and models, to deliver optimal inventory levels that meet service level targets.
- Implement the Materials Plan based upon inputs from end-users and historical data analysis to meet end-user requirements at optimal inventory levels
- Execute the operation and output of reliable planning and suggested inventory models based on detailed inputs from end-users, MRP analysts and forecasting models to inform category decisions across the region
- Adhere to the standards and guidelines for inventory management
- Execute the fulfilment modes for material segments/items
- Ensure that master data parameters for new and existing items are updated to the correct standards e.g. attributes
- Drive the working capital optimization opportunities for execution e.g. disposal of excess and obsolete stock.
- Provide input into frontloading, identification and sizing of initiatives relating to working capital benefits
- Ensure that inventory optimization events are planned, scheduled, resourced, and executed in a timely and visible manner
- Implement inventory optimization initiatives to minimize wastage at the operations to minimize Anglo American’s carbon footprint
- Implement network optimization opportunities to guide logistics providers in order to reduce transportation frequency which also contributes to the positive impact on the environment
- Maintain stakeholder relationships within the Supply Chain, key suppliers and internal end-users (maintenance & production teams) to enable effective planning and fulfilment of demand
- Provide advice to stakeholders regarding MRP and demand planning processes
- Create awareness and embed best practices regarding inventory and network optimization protocols
- Coordinate transport and delivery to meet operational deadlines
- Mentor team to ensure that agreed service levels are maintained, and service excellence is met.
- Embrace a Supply Chain team culture of diversity and inclusiveness
- Drive own performance management and personal learning.
- Support cross functional team interactions with internal stakeholders to execute purchasing activities.

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**Qualifications
- Qualifications**:
An undergraduate qualification - Bachelor degree level or equivalent, alternatively relevant tertiary qualification and proven track record of extensive practical experience in a role and context of similar complexity

**Experience**:Practical experience in relevant field

**Desirable**:A postgraduate qualification in a relevant discipline OR a proven track record of extensive practical experience in a role and context of similar complexity
- Sound knowledge of systematic capabilities and systems materials planning, i.e., demand algorithms and statistical models and operation thereof.
- Experience working in a complex environment and managing multiple internal and external stakeholder perspectives.
- Experience in demand forecasting and planning abilities.

Additional Information
- Anglo American is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to promoting an inclusive and diverse workplace where we value and respect every colleague for who they are and provide equality of opportunity so that everyone can fulfil their potential.

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