Supply Chain Planner (Industrial Group)

Job Purpose

In accordance with the company’s supply chain purchasing, inventory and supplier policies, and in an effort to achieve adequate inventory cover, inventory turns and KPIs/Targets, produce inventory purchasing forecasts (SKU optimum order quantities), create Purchase Requisitions and execute timely Purchase Order creation and tracking for inventory orders.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Analyses the demand plan and inventory reports and submit monthly suggested stock orders required to achieve Stock Cover and/or Inventory Turnover, Inventory and OOS KPIs/Targets
• Prepares a 12 month Purchasing Forecast, using the Demand Plan as the primary input.
• Actively follows up to gain approval of Purchase Requisitions and converts PR to Purchase Orders within the required time frame
• Completes purchases for all SKUs in line with Supply Chain Purchasing, Inventory & Supplier Policies
• Highlights issues of potential low inventory where there are difference between the PR and PO
• Monitors stock levels of fast moving and critical items and submits replenishment purchase requisitions and purchase orders as aligned to Supply Chain Purchasing & Supplier policies
• Manages the purchasing solutions, expediting purchase orders and tracking open purchase orders with Logistics
• In an effort to improve process turn-around time, communicates with the Logistics Department on all open Purchase Orders and logistical issues; and supply timely updates to respective Divisional and Managers on same
• Responsible for accurate product pricing. Checks invoices to ensure that they coincide with confirmed orders
• Participates in the determination and makes recommendations of Optimal Order quantities, incoterms and timing of orders
• Participates in the on-going efforts of SKU rationalization and data cleansing, led by the Demand Planner
• Establishes minimum re-order and maximum stocking levels under direction of Divisional Head
• Synchronize and validate Group’s Purchasing data, and reconcile such data with other modules
• Assists internal team members in developing and improving the value propositions that will increase effectiveness of customer programs
• Continuously utilizes experience/skills to develop and improve systems and methodologies and ensure operating integrity (stock cover policies, planning parameters, Supply Chain KPIs)
• Demonstrates active adherence to all relevant Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) policies and procedures, while also promoting HSE awareness.
• Performs other related responsibilities that may be required to enhance the operations of the Company.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• A Bachelor’s degree in Management, Information Technology, Supply Chain Management or CIPS Level 6
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in FMCG
• A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in Purchasing and Inventory Control
• Proficiency in the Microsoft suite of applications and MRP software

KEY COMPETENCIES 

• Experience in Warehouse Management, Demand Planning, Inventory Management or Logistics would be considered an asset
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical and negotiation skills
• Team Oriented
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written