Plant Planning & Logistics Manager - Port Elizabeth, at Mondelez International

Key Accountabilities:

• Responsible and accountable for production and capacity planning for the site in line with sales forecast
• Manage warehousing of raw, indirect and packaging materials
• Manage finished goods stock and ensure effective and efficient transportation
• Control inventories of raw, indirect and packaging materials to define obsolete materials
• Provide Finance with accurate stock reporting and value of the reserves in accordance with relevant guidelines
• Optimize the process and execution of materials changes without impact on finished goods price in cooperation with Business Development function.
• Ensure cost-efficient, timely and quality transportation of raw, packaging and indirect materials within the plant
• Manage the claim and damages caused during transportation
• Ensure compliance with all internal guidelines and external regulations.
• Manage Plant Planning and Logistics Team by leading, coaching and guiding colleagues, providing the team with relevant information, and supporting development.
• Liaise with other functions (e.g. QA, Procurement, Customer Service, Production and Sales to ensure alignment of activities

Job specific requirements:

• Logistics, Engineering, Commerce Degree or related.
• Experience in project management
• Minimum of 5-8 years logistics/planning experience, with demonstrated experience in inbound logistics
• Experience in the FMCG/CPG industry is advantageous
• Knowledge and experience utilizing SAP systems