Supply Chain Planning Lead (Protea) - Wadeville at Omnia (Pty) LTD

Overview    

• This role entails developing and implementing effective supply chain planning strategies to ensure the smooth flow of materials and products throughout the company.

Qualifications    

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business administration, or a related field
• Certification in supply chain management (e.g., APICS) is desirable

Experience    

•  General Experience: More than 10 years
• Managerial Experience : 3 – 5 years

Duties    

• Supply Chain Strategy: Develop and execute comprehensive supply chain planning strategies, policies, and procedures to enhance material flow, inventory management, and production scheduling. Align these strategies with organizational goals and objectives.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including procurement, production, logistics, and sales, to gather data, gain insights, and foster alignment on supply chain objectives. Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across departments.
• Demand Planning and Analysis: Conduct rigorous analysis of demand patterns, including sales trends, and market conditions to accurately forecast sales in collaboration with the sales teams. Utilise forecasting tools and methodologies to improve accuracy.
• Planning and Execution: Utilise supply chain planning tools and software to generate material requirements (production plans, procurement, and distribution requirements). Monitor and refine these plans to optimise resource utilisation, minimise lead times, and ensure timely order fulfilment.
• Performance Monitoring: Monitor and analyse key performance indicators (KPIs) related to supply chain planning, such as forecast accuracy, on-time delivery, and inventory turns. Identify areas for improvement, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and disruptions in the supply chain, such as supplier delays, demand fluctuations, or capacity constraints. Collaborate with relevant stakeholders to inform robust contingency plans to mitigate these risks and ensure uninterrupted production and customer service.

Job Competencies    

• Builds Collaborative Relationships
• Inspirational Leadership
• Builds Effective Teams
• Cultural Awareness and Diversity
• Results Orientation
• Ensures Accountability