HEAD OF SUPPLY CHAIN PLANNING Supply Chain Accountable for Supply chain best practice as well as the end-to-end S&OP process through integrating various functional activities and ensuring adherence to an operational framework of policies and procedures in order to optimise service delivery. This role will work with various related variables, spanning across different functional areas and require an understanding of organisational processes, procedures, standards and controls. Job Purpose The purpose of the role is to ensure that The Beverage Company’s Customer Service, Volume, Market Share and Working Capital aspirations are realised through accurate Demand and Supply Planning, enabling the Company to accurately satisfy Customers brand, flavour and pack demands while managing Working Capital by synchronising the supply chain. Key Accountabilities and Outputs Lead Demand Planning and Sales Forecasting Activities Design and generate accurate statistical forecasting models Conduct current and future forecasting analysis Ensure that processes and methods followed are based on the best practice Generate annual volume forecasts (for each trading day) at SKU level for Plants and Distribution centres Lead the End-to-End Sales and Operational Planning Process Ensure that a seamless end-to-end S&OP process with standards and controls are in place to optimise S&OP across the business Oversee end-to-end S&OP, in conjunction with Regional Logistics and Regional Operations Managers to guarantee order fulfilment in line with customer requirements, cost, quality and time parameters Oversee Inventory Management Identify demand forecast risks and develop effective mitigation plans Control inventory targets in order to ensure the right coverage and avoid lost sales or over stock situations Make recommendations of inventory target adjustments based on changes in demand and market trends Oversee Production Planning & Materials Planning Develop Operating and Tactical plans in conjunction with Regional Operations Managers to optimise Packaging lines Define and setup daily Packaging plan Effectively manage variances in packaging plan Engagement with key stakeholders regarding materials planning, including the requirement for imported Pepsi kits General Business, Financial and People Management Actively participate in strategic planning and budgeting processes Drive continuous improvement through streamlining and optimising relevant operational practices, processes and systems Ensure adherence to operational and financial frameworks of practices, processes, standards and controls Manage cost drivers and take the necessary action to mitigate financial risk and address variances and discrepancies Ensure that the right people capacity is in place and manage employee performance through effective and goal directed people leadership Qualifications and Experience Bachelors Degree (3 years) / NQF level 7 (Essential) Up to 8 years experience (Leadership) Excel Advanced SAP Key Qualities Communication Written proposals or presentations aimed at changing practices within or across business units or selling a product or service to external clients Problem Solving Proactive identification of interconnected functional problems, determine impact, patterns and trends, identify best fit alternatives, best practice solutions and anticipate future problems. Readily available information, access to advice or precedent on approaches to solve problems. Relationships Maintained Groups of individuals at a senior management level inside the organisation Behavioural Competencies Planning and Organising Manages time effectively, ensuring effective completion of tasks under stressful deadlines. Able to prioritise activities and resources, ensuring that results are achieved effectively. Able to evaluate progress and make appropriate adjustments to initial plans, ensuring a successful outcome. Strategic Thinking Identifies and fills gaps in information required to understand strategic issues. Formulates a “pig picture” understanding. Ability to organises information and data to identify or explain trends, problems, and causes; compares and combines information to identify underlying issues. Generates and considers options for actions to achieve a long-range goal or vision develops decision criteria considering factors such as cost, benefits, risks, timing, and buy-in; selects the strategy most likely to succeed. Identifies the key tasks and resources needed to achieve objectives. Makes sure strategies are executed; monitors results and makes adjustments as needed. Presentation Skills Able to design presentations which are appropriate for the presentation. Able to present impactful presentations Presents only the most important points which relating to the presentation purpose Able to make presentations (visual aids) which are visually appealing and not too cluttered Able to maintain eye contact and project a professional image throughout the presentation Able to present information with confidence Project Management Conducts team building exercises or events Provides team-based rewards and performance measures Develops a team charter and guidelines boundaries with other teams or business units Provides role clarity and defines boundar
