Senior Supply Chain Planner

Our client is looking for an experienced Supply Planner to join their dynamic team.

The Supply Planner will be responsible for developing and executing short and long-term supply plans to meet customer demand.

The successful candidate will have excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as experience in supply chain planning.

The Supply Planner will be a key member of the team, working closely with other departments to ensure that customer orders are met in a timely and efficient manner.

Responsibilities:

1. Own and lead Supply planning processes
2. Generate and analyze supply planning data to drive business decisions
3. Identify and implement improvements in complex processes and operations
4. Collaborate on various projects dedicated to products, portfolio, or sourcing changes
5. Develop and execute inventory plans to ensure optimal inventory levels and availability of products
6. Monitor and adjust inventory levels to meet customer demand
7. Analyze sales and inventory data to identify short and long-term trends
8. Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders
9. Monitor and analyze supply chain performance to identify areas of improvement
10. Collaborate with other departments to ensure supply chain goals are met
11. Implement supply & inventory planning strategies to reduce costs and enhance efficiency
12. Develop and maintain accurate supply forecasts to support supply chain strategies
13. Monitor and report on inventory levels to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
14. Collect, analyze, prepare, and tabulate operational data and present results and trends
15. Manage and create all material forecasts and purchase orders for suppliers
16. Support development and/or upgrade planning tools to meet business needs
17. Manage, plan, and coordinate logistics with suppliers and freight service providers

Requirements:

1. Minimum of 5-7 years supply planning experience and/or inventory analysis
2. Experience in FMCG environment
3. Sound knowledge and understanding of import/export & local logistics, & incoterms
4. Experience in liaising with sales and operations in developing and tracking forecasts essential
5. Experience in liaising with multiple stakeholders
6. Multinational experience would be an advantage
7. Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain / Logistics or relevant NQF level is essential
8. CPIM advantageous