Job Description
About the Role
Hire Resolve is seeking a Planning Manager to join their team in Cape Town, Western Cape. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in supply planning, supply chain analytics, and managing teams. As a key member of the Supply Chain Planning team, you will be responsible for driving the Supply S&OP and Reconciliation S&OP Process, leading sales and operations execution meetings with suppliers, and developing strong team relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage, lead, and drive the Supply S&OP and Reconciliation S&OP Process
- Lead and manage relevant sales and operations execution meetings with suppliers
- Manage, lead, develop, and build strong team relationships for a team of supply planners and logistics coordinators.
- Assess stock prioritization, pull forward, and deferral requests based on demand movements in conjunction with demand planner
- Analyse and propose stock-to-norm (STN) requirements for all SKUs
- Identify and review items with excess inventory and propose action plan
- Manage short-dated stock and drive demand shaping with Marketing and mitigation planning with the Commercial team
- Minimise write-off costs on slow-moving stock
- Preparation of supply planning-related reports for monthly supplier engagement meetings
- Leading Supply S&OP meetings and compiling and presenting presentation decks
- Provide reporting and root cause analysis monthly on excess and shortfall stock as well as key drivers to inventory forward
- Manage 3rd Party QA on post-importation testing (PIT)
- Provide reporting to the commercial team on PIT Results & QA release timelines
- Manage replenishment requirement views for maintaining STN
- Provide front-end feedback to the supply sites on the latest demand movements
- Coordinate discussions with demand planners on the opportunities and risks regarding demand and supply
- Track stock supply point delivery vs actual, and conduct required follow-up to ensure service delivery
- Manage, support & coordinate the vendor coalitions within the Supply Chain Planning team in the efforts to ensure the supply security of products
Requirements
- Relevant Post Graduate Bachelors University qualification in Supply Chain Management (BComm), Logistics (BComm) or Engineering (BIng)
- 8+ years of supply planning, supply chain analytics experience
- Must have experience in managing people
- Exposure to supply chain and S&OP is a must
- Experience in Demand Planning including replenishment forecasting
- Previous exposure to working with a statistical forecast
- Previous experience in data analytics/science
- CPF or CPIM
- Experience in the FMCG/Pharmaceutical industries
- Strong knowledge of exports/imports
- Good working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP), Integrated Business Planning (IBP) and BI Platforms
Qualifications
No formal qualifications mentioned.
Salary & Benefits
Salary: negotiable. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
Training & Development
Paid Time Off (PTO)
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About Other Clearing and Forwarding Jobs in Western Cape
The field of other clearing and forwarding positions is an essential part of the global trade industry, playing a crucial role in facilitating the movement of goods across international borders. In Western Cape, South Africa, this sector typically experiences steady growth due to its strategic location as a major hub for imports and exports.
Generally, salaries for other clearing and forwarding professionals in Western Cape can vary widely depending on factors such as level of experience, company size, and industry sector. While it’s difficult to pinpoint exact salary ranges without knowing the specific circumstances of each role, broad estimates typically range from R400 000 to R800 000 per annum, with some senior positions potentially exceeding this amount. However, salaries can fluctuate significantly depending on individual qualifications, performance, and the specific requirements of the role.
Common skills required for other clearing and forwarding roles include language proficiency (particularly English and Afrikaans), knowledge of international trade regulations, experience with customs clearance procedures, strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and basic computer literacy. Other desirable skills might include familiarity with transportation management systems, knowledge of logistics software, or experience working in supply chain management.
The financial services sector, technology industry, manufacturing sector, and ports and transport companies are some of the common industries that employ other clearing and forwarding professionals in Western Cape. These roles often involve coordinating shipments, communicating with clients and carriers, processing customs documents, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
Career development opportunities for those in other clearing and forwarding roles typically involve specializing in a particular area, such as logistics or supply chain management. Promotions to senior positions may also be possible through experience and further education. As the global trade industry continues to evolve, professionals in this field can expect ongoing challenges and opportunities for growth and professional development.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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