Job Description
Strategic Planning
- Participate and influence department strategy
- Monitor and track against the plan
- Develop recommendations and subsequent action plans to enable the delivery of the departmental strategy
- Day to day interaction with team members to deliver strategy
- Build and develop effective relationships with relevant stakeholders to highlight and determine best solution to overcome challenges to continuously improve
- Contribute to delivering strategic plans with suppliers by liaising regularly on trend changes and tactical forecasting
- Proactive and regular communication with key stakeholders
- Conduct stock build plans considering capacity raw materials supply ect
Operational Planning
- Understand and optimise supply chain and systems
- Understand internal and external factors which impact on demand and ensure these are reflected in forecasts
- Communicate with internal and external stakeholder to maximise efficiencies
- Identify challenges, trends and opportunities
- Maintain Data and Systems
- Collate Information and Assumptions
- Reach Consensus through Alignment
- Share and Publish the Plans
- Track and Manage Plans
- Issuing daily plans/schedules for all production units
- Resource Shift/ Labor planning
Continuous improvement
- Analysis of historical and current performance
- Understand market / product trends as well as department focus that could impact demand
- Implement tactical plans to support business decision making (6-18 month focus on capacity,
- Staffing ect Implementation and review against long term tactical plans
- Planning initiatives / Innovation to improve planning
Personal development
- Drive personal development
- Create a personal development plan short and long term
Teamwork / Staff Engagement
- Living the Cavalier values in an individual and team capacity aimed at building a cohesive working environment
- Actively participate in all people development initiatives linked to the HR Strategy including but not limited to: performance management; succession planning; talent management; change, process optimisation and engagement initiatives etc. to ensure the teams performance meets the required standards
- Build, support and maintain healthy diverse internal (peers / team members / managers) as well as external (service providers etc.) relationships and implement remedial actions when required to ensure achievement of organisational goals
- Provide relevant and specialised technical support, where required, to peers and colleagues to ensure the achievement of objectives
Desired Experience & Qualification
- BEng / B Bus. Sc / B Com or equivalent tertiary qualification in Supply Chain
- 2 years experience in Supply Chain FMCG/Food Agri
- Sales and Operations Planning
- Financial or economic background
- Supply Chain
- Leadership skills
- Lateral thinker
- Drive for improvement and efficiency
- Negotiation skills
- Drivers License
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About Other Clearing and Forwarding Jobs in Gauteng
The clearing and forwarding industry in Gauteng, South Africa is a significant sector that involves the transportation and logistics of goods, often involving complex supply chain management. Generally, this field operates within a diverse range of industries, including but not limited to the manufacturing sector, where products are transported from suppliers to customers, and the technology industry, where equipment is shipped internationally.
Typically, salaries for clearing and forwarding professionals in Gauteng fall within broad ranges, often between R400 000 to R800 000 per annum. However, it’s essential to note that actual salaries can vary greatly depending on factors such as experience, company size, and industry sector. For instance, a seasoned professional with extensive experience may earn significantly more than someone just starting their career in this field.
Common skills required for clearing and forwarding roles include strong communication and problem-solving abilities, a good understanding of logistics and transportation regulations, and proficiency in shipping software and technology platforms. Typically, candidates with degrees or diplomas in business management, supply chain management, or logistics are well-suited for these types of positions. Often, experience working within the industry is also highly valued by employers.
The clearing and forwarding industry commonly employs professionals from a variety of sectors, including manufacturing, technology, and e-commerce. These roles often involve coordinating international shipments, managing warehouse operations, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. In terms of career development, there are opportunities for advancement to management or senior leadership positions within the industry, as well as the chance to specialize in specific areas such as customs brokerage or freight forwarding.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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