Demand and Supply Logistics Planner

1 day ago


Southern Suburbs, South Africa Ares SA Full time

**Demand and Logistics Planner**

To manage the Supply Value Stream which includes Demand and Logistics functions across the group ensuring the 3PL is performing in line with Brand and business Objectives. Manage Stock alignment and logistic processes aimed at seamless product flow, agreed SLA's and desired KPI's.

**Responsibilities**:
Translate Brand Sales and commercial forecast into an effective Supply forecast. Implement weekly sessions with all brands to solidify sales forecast.
- Support Brands with risk assessments and mitigating activities.
- Propose and implement solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy and stock availability
- Successfully communicate forecast and inventory estimations to respective brands.
- Monitor and report on important changes in sales forecasts, budgets, and business strategies.
- Address demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner.
- Conduct monthly forecast maintenance with 3PL and Brands.

Manage inbound logistics with 3PL.
- Review of Freight and inbound costs to ensure competitive Landed Costs.
- Lead and manage daily, Weekly & Monthly reviews with 3PL on all Inbound and Outbound activities.
- Ensure 3PL is kept up to date with any Forecast changes affecting international freight and local supply.
- Consistent reviews of all channels (WS, Retail and Ecom) distribution reports to ensure system and customer alignment.

Efficient Order-well controls throughout the Value Chain.
- Consistent "Check-ins" with 3PL on inbound prioritization based on Forecast.
- Monitor and report on all channels deliveries with 3PL and respective Brands.
- Plan and Manage Flow of Stock and Order process into 3PL effectively avoiding bottle necks in the value chain

Manage Supply and Logistics over-arching functions.
- Analyze Last mile (All Channels) data and propose cost effective solutions.
- Implement required changes based on analysis in Demand to Distribution processes aimed at speed to market.
- Implement inbound and outbound reporting into the Data Warehouse for full visibility of all orders.

General
- Provide support to the team by ensuring all sales and service objectives are met
- Work with other support teams including logistics, brand leads and business processes to define solutions
- Keep area clean and tidy
- Any other reasonable adhoc duties that may be required

Company Values
- Act Sustainably
- Celebrate the Wins
- Stand for equality
- Love Athletes
- Fight on together

**Requirements**:

- Grade 12 or Equivalent
- A minimum of 5 years’ proven experience in a logistics management position
- A minimum of 5 years proven experience in a Demand and Supply Planning Function.
- A minimum of 5 years in a commercial environment with a client/service focus
- Holding accountability for delivery with a department
- Operating cross functionally in an integrated environment
- Leading and management of a team
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office


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