Contractor Manager Marketing Demand Planning Specialist

3 weeks ago

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Toyota South Africa Motors Full time

The successful candidate will be responsible for supporting planning and decision-making in the Dealer Planning Department to ensure an efficient outbound logistics process. This will involve optimizing dealer and other channels' orders/allocation and overseeing overall stock management functions, including dealer pipeline management. The role also requires cross-functional collaboration with other divisions in Toyota South Africa Motors and Toyota Tsusho Corporation. Additionally, the incumbent will lead the planning, execution, monitoring, control, and closing of departmental Kaizen-related projects.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor dealer performance regarding vehicle pipeline management.
  • Oversee and manage the dealer entitlement/allocation process to ensure the equitable distribution of vehicles across all dealers.
  • Maintain visibility of supply to the dealer network.
  • Identify areas for improvement and take action.
  • Support Toyota Academy of Learning for Africa with pipeline management presentations for sales managers' induction and Dealer Principal Orientation Programme sessions.
  • Conduct visits to dealers and stakeholders.

Stock Management:

  • Ensure visibility of central stock and future slot availability.
  • Monitor and manage unallocated stock in the supply chain.
  • Upload capacity from Global Production Planning System for local models.
  • Monitor and manage aged stock in the supply chain.
  • Identify areas for improvement and implement changes.
  • Manage and monitor run-out models.

Order Management:

  • Maintain and manage optimal order limit levels.
  • Track vehicle order status concerning models, colors, and options.
  • Provide feedback to the Demand Planning section regarding suggested future orders from the source.
  • Oversee the staff, fleet, and special vehicle allocation process.
  • Identify and implement improvements.
  • Ensure effective communication and feedback to the dealer network.
  • Prepare and present Stock Obeya meetings.
  • Prepare and present wholesale plan reports.

New Vehicle Introduction Process:

  • Manage model supersessions.
  • Oversee and monitor entitlement methodology.
  • Manage the backorder conversion process.
  • Ensure fair first allocation of vehicles.
  • Maintain visibility of new vehicle stock.
  • Manage milestones, including order openings, order closing, and retail inception dates.
  • Identify areas for improvement and take necessary actions.

Project Management:

  • Oversee project management tasks, including project planning, control, costing, and decision-making.

Requirements:

  • NQF Level 6 qualification (Minimum 360 credits on the Level 8 framework) in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
  • At least 5 years of experience in Analytics or Supply Chain management.
  • SAP knowledge and experience – Essential.
  • Automotive industry knowledge and experience – Essential.
  • High degree of computer literacy – Essential.
  • Advanced Excel proficiency – Essential.

Competencies:

  • Accurate information gathering and analysis.
  • Commitment to the company's mission.
  • Situational awareness and decisiveness.
  • Innovative thinking.
  • Strategic planning from a mid- to long-term perspective.
  • Sound judgment.
  • Self-reliance.
  • Effective decision-making.
  • Perseverance.
  • Prioritization and resource allocation.
  • Establishing management frameworks and systems.
  • Providing appropriate evaluation and feedback.
  • Strategic and analytical thinking.
  • Strong numerical ability.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Strong work ethic.
  • Good communication skills, both written and verbal.

Physical Requirements:

  • Must be capable of fulfilling the duties outlined in the job specifications.

Special Conditions:

  • May be required to act in the capacity of surrounding posts.
  • May be required to work overtime.
  • May be required to travel and stay overnight.

This appointment will be made in line with the company's Employment Equity policy.

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