Junior Supply Planner

**Listing reference**: 022486- **Listing status**: Online- **Position summary***Industry**:Pharmaceutical Sector
- **Job category**:Other: FMCG, Retail, Wholesale and Supply Chain**Location**:Cape Town
- **Contract**:Fixed Term Contract**EE position**:Yes
- **About our company**- Clicks Group
- **Introduction**- We are currently recruiting for a permanent Junior Supply Planner and will be based in UPD Cape Town (Montague Gardens Distribution Centre). The position will report to the Central Replenishment Manager.
- **Job description**- **Job purpose**:

- To ensure the timely and efficient replenishment of pharmaceutical products to meet customer demand while minimising inventory costs and maximising service levels.
- **Key Performance Areas**:

- 1. **Inventory Management**:

- Utilise inventory management software and tools to monitor inventory levels and forecast demand for products.
- Analyse sales data, historical trends, and market conditions to ensure accurate demand forecasts.
- Determine optimal inventory levels and reorder points to prevent stockouts while minimising excess inventory.- 2. **Order Processing**:

- Generate purchase orders and replenishment requests based on demand forecasts and inventory policies.
- Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of products.
- Monitor order status and track shipments to ensure on-time delivery and resolve any issues or delays.- 3. **Supplier Relationship Management**:

- Develop and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to optimise service levels.
- Collaborate with suppliers to address supply chain challenges and identify opportunities for improvement.-
- 4. **Performance Monitoring**:

- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as fill rate, inventory turnover, and stockout rate to assess replenishment performance.
- Identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to optimise inventory management processes and enhance supply chain efficiency.- 5. **Cross-Functional Collaboration**:

- Work closely with buying, operations, and logistics teams to align replenishment plans with sales forecasts, promotional activities, and distribution requirements.
- Communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to ensure alignment on inventory strategies and priorities.

** Job related competencies**:

- Deciding and Initiating Action
- Leading and Supervising
- Working with People
- Relating and Networking
- Persuading and Influencing
- Planning and Organising
- Delivering Results & Meeting Customer Expectations
- Achieving Personal Work Goals and Objectives
- Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking
- Analysing- ** Job related knowledge**
- Essential:

- Knowledge of supply chain principles
- Supplier relationship management
- Stock management techninques
- GP management
- Wholesale and distribution knowledge
- Desirable: Knowledge of the Just Enough buying system- **Job related knowledge**
- Essential:

- Knowledge of supply chain principles
- Supplier relationship management
- Stock management techninques
- GP management
- Wholesale and distribution knowledge
- Desirable: Knowledge of the Just Enough buying system- **Minimum requirements**-
- **Job experience**
- Essential:

- 3 years’ experience with a proven track record of managing a portfolio of products in inventory management, demand planning, or replenishment in the pharmaceutical or healthcare industry
- 3 Years of dealing with suppliers
- 2 - 3 years of pharmaceutical industry experience- **Desirable**:

- Experience with Demand Planning or Supply Planning software preferred- **Education**- Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics, Math, Logistics, Supply Chain