Senior Supply Chain Planner

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POSITION INFO:

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. The Supply Planner will be a strategic thinker, with a great eye for detail and an ability to work in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Own and lead Supply planning processes
• Generate and analyze supply planning data to drive business decisions
• Identify and implement improvements in complex processes and operations
• Collaborate on various projects dedicated to products, portfolio, or sourcing changes
• Develop and execute inventory plans to ensure optimal inventory levels and availability of products
• Monitor and adjust inventory levels to meet customer demand
• Analyze sales and inventory data to identify short and long-term trends
• Develop and maintain relationships with suppliers and key stakeholders
• Monitor and analyze supply chain performance to identify areas of improvement
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure supply chain goals are met
• Implement supply & inventory planning strategies to reduce costs and enhance efficiency
• Develop and maintain accurate supply forecasts to support supply chain strategies
• Monitor and report on inventory levels to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures
• Collect, analyze, prepare, and tabulate operational data and present results and trends
• Manage and create all material forecast to & purchase orders supplier
• Support development and/or upgrade planning tool to meet business needs
• Manage, Plan and Coordinate logistics with suppliers and freight service providers
  
  

Requirements:

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

Please consider your application unsuccessful if you have not received a response within two weeks of applying