Planning and Supply Chain Assistant

2 weeks ago


Durban, South Africa StaffCentral Consulting Full time

**Job Duties/Responsibilities will include**:
Using the latest planning standards (agreed volumes, warehouse space constraints and transportation routes) and tools to generate the rough cut supply plan

Identifying exceptions where supply does not satisfy demand or where supply exceeds demand

Developing scenarios to address exceptions by closing the gap between supply and demand

Increasing capacity through overtime, building stock in advance, pricing changes to manage demand, and inputting into the supply and demand meeting

Assisting with the development of the warehouse space requirements plan for the next 12 months on a rolling weekly basis and manage the accuracy thereof

Updating the demand planning grids with the appropriate supply information (e.g. stock holding, inbound delivery, transport routing) in line with the demand planning timeline

Compiling a forward warehouse requirements plan monthly, on a rolling 12 monthly basis

Assisting with the consolidation of the transport requirements plan and working closely with the Transport Planning Team on a quarterly or monthly basis to ensure adequate transport is available

Reviewing demand (demand forecasts and actual orders) and stock cover (days) requirements across all regions, depots and stock holding positions and provide guidance on priorities, both by SKU or customer, and by region or depot

Ensuring all decisions made drive optimal customer service while maximising profitability and minimising transport costs

Updating the scorecards with the relevant KPI's on a weekly/monthly basis

Understanding the variances against targets for key KPI's and provide explanations and corrective actions required

Generating the agreed weekly supply planning packs and associated minutes

Regularly and accurately capturing data to enable access to reliable data and reporting for trend analysis and decision making

Overseeing filing and safeguarding of records within area of responsibility

Taking ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning, prioritising and self-development

Following through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained

Informing relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution

Relevant Degree or Supply Chain Diploma

At least 2 to 3 years operational experience within any planning function

Experience using SAP, ADEXA and MS Office is essential



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