Cluster Planner

SBV South Africa; Houghton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading operations management company in Houghton is seeking a Sales and Operations professional to optimize planning solutions and coordinate CIT movements. The role requires a Degree in Industrial Engineering and at least 3 years of experience in forecasting and planning. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and an understanding of cash optimization principles. The position offers a permanent contract and requires management-level competencies, with market-related salary.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years solid experience in forecasting and planning.
• At least 1 year's experience in process engineering.
• Knowledge of planning principles.

Responsibilities

• Analyse and evaluate cash optimization recommendations.
• Coordinate sales and operations plans.
• Plan CIT movements and monitor cash flow.

Skills

Forecasting

Planning

Statistical Analysis

Process Engineering

Education

Degree/Diploma in Industrial Engineering

Matric

Job description

Sales & Operations / Cash Optimisation Planning

Feeds Forecasting Data Into Specific Software That Produce Recommended Planning Solutions. Analyse, Evaluate And Amend System Recommendations Based On Cash Optimisation, Principles, Rules And Regulations Such As

• Keeping cluster NHTO levels within set target
• Centre limits
• Settlement rules and regulations
• Cost of money
• GL rules and regulations
• Quick Cash Rules and regulations
• Utilisation of various centre vaults
• Cash Moves coordination
• NHTO rules and regulations
• SARB charges and other related costs
• Centre targets
• Cash demand
• Peak period demands
• Cash movement rules and regulations.
• Equipment failure.
• Inter-branch costs.
• Submit recommendations to applicable Service Operator Planning Liaison for acceptance and comments.
• Evaluate suggested recommendations from centre manager and make applicable adjustments.
• Change centre manager to Liaison.
• Deliver optimized sorting plan as per system plan within respective cluster.
• Keep cluster GL’s within the stipulated limits and targets.
• Ensure that there is sufficient Cash at the various clusters based on the forecast.
• Ensure soil notes are deposited to SARB at an economic value level and track record of the credit value in terms of deposits.

Coordinate Sales & Operations Plans

• Coordinate Sales & Operations 6-week plans by tracking the movements and liaising with various stakeholders.

Responsible for the planning of CIT Movements outside normal CIT operation

• Utilise Transportation Management Software to plan and issue CIT movement on vehicles thereby allocating and coordinating deliveries to CIT companies.
• Track, monitor and change plans when necessary.
• Co-ordinate cash flow between Centres and make changes to plan accordingly.
• Ensure that load status and tracking is current, and any delays need to be communicated or alternate arrangements must be made.
• Capture all feedback on the loads in the system to be able to draw MIS.
• Ensure efficient use of CIT Assets to meet service level targets while ensuring minimal costs.

Ad Hoc

• Update Business Analyst on operational changes to be made to the system.
• Provide system training for Cash Centres as and when required.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements: Work Experience

• 3 years Degree/Diploma in Industrial Engineering

Minimum Requirements: Education

• Matric
• At least 3 years solid experience in forecasting, planning and statistical analysis.
• At least 1 years’ experience in process engineering
• At least 6 months to a years’ experience in planning within a supply chain environment. Knowledge of planning principles.

NB: Communication will be limited to shortlisted applicants only.

SBV recruitment is committed to transformation and diversity alignment.

Work Level: Management

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Market Related

EE Position: No

Location: Houghton