About the position
Are you someone who loves working with numbers, solving problems and making sure everything is exactly where it needs to be? We are looking for a Supply Planner who can keep stock moving, suppliers on track and products ready when they are needed.
Join a fast paced FMCG environment where your planning skills will help deliver quality, competitively priced products and promotions while keeping the entire supply chain running smoothly.
What will you be doing?
- Plan stock levels, replenishment and purchasing to ensure product availability while minimising excess and slow moving stock.
- Use demand forecasts to plan procurement, production and replenishment requirements.
- Monitor stock movements, incoming shipments, purchase orders and delivery timelines.
- Build supplier relationships, communicate forecasts and follow up on delayed orders.
- Ensure raw materials, packaging and components are available when needed.
- Coordinate supply requirements for promotions and new product launches, including supplier timelines and logistics.
- Identify and manage risks relating to stock shortages, supplier delays, production constraints and warehouse capacity.
- Develop recovery plans for potential stockouts and communicate supply risks to relevant teams.
- Maintain planning reports, dashboards, stock records and key performance indicators.
- Prepare supply planning updates and support budgeting, inventory valuation and supply chain reviews.
- Maintain accurate product information, supplier lead times, stock levels and bills of materials within the ERP system.
- Keep planning procedures up to date and ensure records are accurate and audit ready.
Requirements - Matric certificate and a relevant degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or a related field.
- Two to three years of experience in supply planning or procurement.
- Experience in an FMCG, manufacturing or similar environment will be advantageous.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.
- Good understanding of inventory management, replenishment planning, safety stock, supplier lead times and purchasing requirements.
- Ability to translate demand forecasts into accurate supply and procurement plans.
- Experience managing suppliers, stock availability and supply chain risks.
- Strong communication and relationship building skills, with the ability to work effectively across teams.
- Excellent attention to detail, organisation and follow through.
- Experience with ERP systems, preferably Odoo, and BI reporting will be advantageous.
- APICS or CSCP certification will be an added advantage.
- Valid driver's licence and reliable transport.
- Willingness to travel when required.
Desired Skills:
- supply chain planning
- inventory management
- procurement planning
- supplier management
- demand forecasting
Desired Qualification Level:
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