Job Description

Job Category: Supply Chain
Degree Level: Bachelor's Degree
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THE JOB AT A GLANCE:
You are accountable for the production and material planning process within the respective category. You support the analysis of critical demand-supply imbalances as input to the S&OP process. You drive continuous improvement of the production, capacity & material planning process and conduct regular supply analytics and validating planning policies / parameters
Responsibilities:
WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE:
Key Attributes and Competencies

• Generate supply plans (MPS and MRP) for your respective category and ensure continuous improvement of the supply planning process
• Ensure efficient production planning to provide finished goods in accordance with the demand plan
• Ensure efficient planning of RM/PM to be able to maintain high % of Plan Adherence
• Analyze sales forecast and inventory data to ensure creation of weekly master production schedule in accordance with customer service targets, logistics and manufacturing cost goals for supply chain
• Manage schedulers to develop capacity plans that optimize on time service and productivity
• Collaborate with manufacturing and procurement to optimize supply plan and improve delivery
• Prepare and facilitate Supply Review forums e.g. supply plan with capacity utilization, supply gaps and action plans, supply opportunities
• Analyze critical demand-supply imbalances and develop various supply scenarios as input to the S&OP process and conduct regular supply analytics and validating planning policies / parameters
• Utilize and continuous develop supply planning tools (SAP IBP)
• Review of target stocks levels on quarterly basis and monthly stock projection
• Manage inventory levels to optimize capital investment with on time service
• Partner with procurement to work on supplier development with strategic vendors
• Ensure planning and coordination with key stakeholders (NPD etc) for new product launches

WHAT YOU WILL BE MEASURED ON

• Customer Service
• Stock Cover Days & Value
• Conformance to Plan & BIAS
• Waste _ SLOBS Value
• Unconstrained & Constrained MPS plan for a rolling 24 months
• Inventory Model that meets group policies
• Updated database, Risk's and opportunities /contingency plans

Qualifications:
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
Key Professional Competencies

• Core knowledge - Supply Planning, Production Planning, Material Planning and S&OP. Planning Best Practices (process & technology), The Interrelation of customer service, product management, Inventory management, Supply Chain KPI's.
• Key foundational competencies
• Academic - Analytical Skills, Negotiation Skills, Problem solving, Decision making, Degree or Diploma in Industrial Engineering, Production or Supply Chain Management
• Leadership - Influencing others, driving long-term results, developing myself & others, staying a step-ahead, managing change
• Personal Effectiveness - Effective communication, Interpersonal skills.

Experience

• Function - 3-5 yrs experience in planning and production management
• Industry - Experience in FMCG industry desirable

About Us:
Tiger Brands is proudly Africa's largest listed manufacturers of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). We impact lives every day with our iconic, award-winning brands. Our core business is the manufacture, market and distribute everyday branded food and beverages. Our products are relevant across every meal occasion and are well positioned to grow.
Being a food company means we're an intimate part of everybody's daily lives and that's why we get loud and proud about exploring further, roaring louder and growing together.
In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.