Category S&OP Manager: ST&B

Tiger Consumer Brands Ltd.; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Tiger Consumer Brands Ltd. is seeking a senior leader to develop and execute a group category sourcing strategy that delivers procurement value and mitigates supply risks.

You will establish a distinctive competency and deepen understanding of category dynamics in line with Tiger Brands' business needs. You will manage PS&OP processes, lead a team of planning professionals, and collaborate across Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain to drive best practice and customer service excellence across the

Qualifications

• 6+ years of planning experience in FMCG, retail and make-to-stock environments.
• Strong knowledge of service levels (volume/value), OSA/OOS.
• Experience in leading and developing a category team.
• Experience managing a category spend of R 5bn+.
• Degree in Procurement/Supply Chain Management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and continuously improve the PS&OP process to generate business plans.
• Lead and develop a team of supply and demand planning professionals.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing and Supply Chain to implement best-practice PS&OP processes.
• Drive customer service excellence across the portfolio.
• Oversee PS&OP tools such as Demantra, ASCP, Oracle.
• Review S&OP KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Manage inventory in line with Net Working Capital targets.
• Consolidate PS&OP outputs at portfolio level.
• Develop contingency plans for supply risks.

Skills

Planning experience

FMCG knowledge

Customer service levels

Forecast accuracy

Leadership

Education

Degree in Procurement/Supply Chain Management

Tools

Demantra

ASCP

Oracle

IO

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

You are responsible for developing and executing a Group Category sourcing strategy for your respective category that will deliver best procurement value and mitigate supply risks. You will establish a distinctive competency and understanding of the category characteristics, Tiger Brands' business needs and the prevailing market dynamics.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Manage and continuously improve the execution of the PS&OP process to generate business plans (demand, supply, product management)
• Manage and develop a team of supply and demand planning professionals, conduct individual performance appraisals/IPA
• Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain functions to drive implementation of best practice PS&OP processes (inclusive CPFR)
• Lead and drive customer service excellence throughout the portfolio (internally and externally)
• Drive the usage and manage implementation and maintenance of PS&OP Tools (e.g. Demantra, ASCP, Oracle, IO etc.)
• Drive continuous improvement by reviewing all S&OP KPI's (e.g. demand plan accuracy & bias, customer service, Stock Cover Days & Value & Conformance to Plan & BIAS), define areas of improvement and propose corrective actions towards the relevant stakeholders.
• Drive inventory management in line with Net Working Capital and customer service targets to unlock cash
• Consolidate the individual category PS&OP outputs at Portfolio level.
• Consolidate unresolved Demand & Supply Planning risks, manage the monthly exception management process on identified risks and develop contingency plans with categories to close the gaps

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE

Experience

• 6+ experience in planning, experienced in FMCG, retail & make to stock environment desirable
• Experienced in Customer Service Levels (Volume & Value), OSA/OOS%
• Stock Cover Days & Value
• 24 months rolling Profit analysis (risks, opportunities, actions)
• Forecast Accuracy & forecast Bias
• PS&OP Process Maturity
• Stock write offs
• Experienced in leading and managing a team of commodity managers and sourcing specialists to ensure your category team delivers the strategy whilst ensuring a healthy relationship with the business and suppliers.
• Experienced in managing a category spend of R 5bn+.
• Degree in Procurement/Supply Chain Management

Key Professional Competencies

Core knowledge

• Integrated business planning, S&OP Best Practices & processes, Project Management, Customer service, demand & supply planning.
• Procurement, operations, 3rd party/co-manufacturing, Inventory
• management (materials (raw/ packaging/ finished goods), Planning Tools

Key foundational competencies

• Conceptual /Analytical Skills, Commercial Acumen, Problem solving, Decision making, Degree / Diploma in Industrial Engineering & BCOM-Logistics.

Leadership

• Leading with Integrity and respect, Taking the Tiger perspective, Driving long-term results, Developing myself & others
• Personal Effectiveness - Effective communication, Negotiation, Interpersonal skills, Integrity, innovation, Continuous learning, real collaboration, energise and inspire, grow people

In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.