Sales Planning And Expediting Team Lead

Astral Foods Ltd; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the food industry is seeking a Planning Lead to oversee daily planning operations. The successful candidate will coordinate across departments, ensure data accuracy, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Strong experience in supply chain functions and excellent communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in demand planning or sales operations.
• Ability to coordinate across departments and lead teams effectively.
• Experience with planning systems and performance tracking tools is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the planning and expediting team.
• Monitor and manage planning outputs for accuracy and optimal product flow.
• Analyze performance metrics and contribute to improved operational efficiency.

Skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Coordination

Tools

CRM

ERP

Job description

The Ideal Candidate Would Be Responsible For

• Lead the daily operations of the planning and expediting team, ensuring consistent quality and execution.
• Act as a key liaison between planning, sales, logistics, and customer service to align supply with demand.
• Drive proactive communication with the sales team to align planning priorities with sales objectives and market trends.
• Monitor and manage planning outputs, ensuring data accuracy, timely actions, and optimal product flow.
• Guide and mentor planning team members, fostering collaboration, accountability, and professional growth.
• Analyze performance metrics and contribute to improved forecasting, order fulfillment and operational efficiency.
• Support and implement best practices and continuous improvement initiatives within the planning function.
• Respond to customer requirements and priorities through effective product allocation and expediting strategies.
  
  

The Successful Candidate Must Meet The Following Requirements

• Strong experience in demand planning, sales operations, or a related supply chain function.
• Proven ability to coordinate across departments and lead teams effectively.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive mind-set with a focus on efficiency, collaboration, and customer satisfaction.
• Experience with planning systems and performance tracking tools (CRM, ERP, etc.) is an advantage.