Supply Chain Planner

Employment Solutions; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 850 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supply chain solutions provider in Gauteng is seeking an experienced planning professional to manage stock levels according to sales, ensuring optimal inventory management. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least 5 years of experience in planning. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and strong analytical skills are essential for this role, which offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years' experience working in planning or a related field.
• Experience in a major retail planning environment will be an advantage.
• ERP integration and Supply Chain Management Tools knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage stock levels in line with sales to achieve a companywide 2.5-month stock holding.
• Evaluate forecast vs. sales figures monthly and adjust stock planning accordingly.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Shipping to determine allocation priorities.

Skills

Fluent in English

Solid analytical skills with high attention to detail

Proficient user of Microsoft Office Tools

Strong reporting skills

Project management experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, Logistics, Planning, Finance or Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel (Advanced)

Netstock

Job description

Duties & Responsibilities

• Stock levels to be managed in line with sales achieved, to achieve a companywide 2.5-month stock holding, as well as a minimum customer in-fill rate of 95%.
• Managing aged stock as well as distressed stock.
• Pro‑actively report stock shortages to sales and marketing team.
• Pro‑actively report on any stock delays.
• Evaluate forecast vs. sales figures monthly and adjust stock planning and ordering accordingly.
• Perform various forecast analysis as needed.
• Facilitate and drive weekly supply planning meetings.
• Collaborating with Sales, Marketing and Shipping to determine allocation priorities in support of business objectives.
• Applying business intelligence (knowledge of big deals, product transitions, marketing trends, etc.) to the forecasting process and improving tools and processes to optimize the planning organization.
• May participate in projects within the greater Supply Chain Operations organization.
• The position will interface with both operations and planning teams.
• Formulate strategies and market research for direct deliveries.
• Ensure consolidation of containers is achieved on the best business cost savings.
• Regularly inform and update other departments of significant changes or problems relating to demand and return pattern.
• Ensure stock budget per category is in‑line with orders placed.
• Planners will be required to rotate their category annually.
• ETA's to be updated daily.
• Ensure weekly reports are submitted and order tracker is updated.

Desired Experience & Qualifications

• Fluent in English.
• A minimum of 5 years' experience working in planning or a related field.
• Matric plus a Bachelor's Degree in supply chain, Logistics, Planning, Finance or Business.
• Solid analytical skills with high attention to detail.
• Proficient user of Microsoft Office Tools: Excel (Advanced), PowerPoint, and Word.
• Netstock experience will be an advantage.
• Experience in a major retail planning environment will be an advantage.
• Strong reporting skills.
• ERP integration and Supply Chain Management Tools (Planning / Allocation).
• Project management experience.