Senior Supply Chain Planner

Placements24; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Pension fund

Annual leave

Performance-based incentives

Professional development opportunities

On-site in Johannesburg

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Planner in Johannesburg to lead end-to-end planning, forecasting, and inventory control. This role requires deep expertise in APS and ERP systems, with a strong focus on cost reduction and efficiency improvements.

You will work cross-functionally with procurement, manufacturing and logistics to ensure product availability and schedule adherence. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in supply chain planning, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in supply chain planning, forecasting, or inventory management.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Experience with APS/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts based on historical data, trends and promotions.
• Create and execute supply plans to meet forecasted demand while optimizing inventory across the network.
• Collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, sales and logistics teams to align activities.
• Manage inventory to minimize costs and obsolescence while ensuring availability.
• Identify disruptions and develop contingency plans.
• Monitor KPIs such as forecast accuracy, on-time delivery, inventory turns and unit cost.
• Utilize APS and ERP systems to support planning.
• Drive continuous improvement for cost savings and efficiency.
• Analyze supplier performance with procurement to ensure reliability and quality.
• Prepare regular reports for senior management.

Skills

APS experience

ERP experience

Forecasting

Inventory optimization

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional teamwork

Negotiation

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a major player in the consumer goods sector, is seeking a highly analytical and strategic Senior Supply Chain Planner to join their bustling operations based in Johannesburg, Gauteng . This demanding role requires meticulous attention to detail and a deep understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes, from procurement and demand forecasting to inventory management and distribution. You will be instrumental in optimizing our client's supply chain network to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and ensure the timely availability of products to meet market demands. This is an on-site position, essential for close collaboration with various departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts by analyzing historical data, market trends, and promotional plans.
• Create and execute comprehensive supply plans to meet forecasted demand while optimizing inventory levels across the network.
• Collaborate closely with procurement, manufacturing, sales, and logistics teams to align supply chain activities.
• Manage inventory levels to minimize carrying costs and obsolescence while ensuring product availability.
• Identify and address potential supply chain disruptions and develop contingency plans.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) such as forecast accuracy, on-time delivery, inventory turns, and cost per unit.
• Utilize advanced planning systems (APS) and ERP software to support planning activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain, seeking opportunities for cost savings and efficiency gains.
• Analyze supplier performance and work with the procurement team to ensure reliability and quality.
• Prepare regular reports and presentations on supply chain performance for senior management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in supply chain planning, demand forecasting, or inventory management.
• Proven expertise with Advanced Planning Systems (APS) and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets.
• Excellent understanding of supply chain principles, inventory optimization techniques, and forecasting methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other data analysis tools.
• Strong communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Demonstrated experience in driving supply chain improvements and cost reductions.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a proactive approach.

Benefits

• This challenging role offers a competitive salary package, ranging from R per annum , commensurate with experience.
• comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• a robust pension fund
• significant annual leave
• performance-based incentives
• ample opportunities for professional development and advancement within their global network
• The position is based in our main office in Johannesburg, Gauteng .