SCM Planning Manager

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

Our client in the steel fabrication industry is currently seeking a SCM Planning Manager to join their team based in Cato Ridge.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

To assist the SCM Manager in leading and implementing strategy and execution, including procurement,
demand, production and material requirement planning. The position will examine existing procedures /
processes and streamline activities in such a way that customer requirements are met on time in full and at
lowest possible cost.

The position will also identify process improvement opportunities and implement alternate methods to
increase efficiencies, product and process quality, reduce costs and improve overall service.

Finally, the position will fulfil a central coordinating role between sales, procurement, production & dispatch
departments as well as with suppliers and customers, balancing their different priorities and limitations to
reach optimal solutions for the company as a whole. 

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Planning

• Implement, evaluate and maintain/improve effective (production, material requirement, dispatch and in/outbound transportation) planning processes and systems through continuous evaluation and improvement
• Support the Supply Chain Manager in Sales and Operations Planning meetings, finding optimal solutions to potentially conflicting priorities of
• Sales and Production departments and keeping all stakeholders informed on progress against agreed plans
• Liaise with department managers throughout the BU to ascertain actual inventories and constraints as well as future goods flows of each department, so as to assure that planning outputs are accurate, realistic and relevant at all times
• Support the planning of introduction of New Products from successful launch until product retirement.

Supply Chain Administration

• Adhere to Company standards and policies in addition to all regulatory requirements
• Support and implement Company initiatives to achieve performance, quality and safety metrics
• Contribute to periodic departmental and company planning and budgeting cycles including the annual Business Plan Process (BPP)
• Select, evaluate and develop department employees, following general HR policies
• Evaluate the training needs of all staff reporting to the position and ensure appropriate plans are in place
• Pro-actively monitor departmental operational and financial performance and develop personal and departmental action plans to achieve targets set for the department
• Actively support the BU management team in implementing BU- and company-wide policies/procedures and action plans
• Collaborate with Planning managers of other  companies on sharing best practices and improving performance
• Ensure the safeguarding and security of Company assets