Role Purpose

Accountable for the DIH of finished goods, In full-service level and timely delivery of launches and projects.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Strategy

• Co-define and jointly execute the supply planning strategy under the supervision of the materials manager while actively validating supplier capacities & constraints in line with projected business plans.

Process Control

• Actively participate and provide inputs in the pre-S&OP meetings to inform business decisions for the CU.
• Prepare monthly import/purchase plans and communicate in a timely manner to the Hubs/PCs.
• Consolidate net demands from East Africa export countries and upload to them to the NDF booklet in a timely manner.
• Liaise with Hubs/PCs to confirm availability of firmed orders and communicate in time to the business and export distributors.
• Manage the stock holding for finished goods within the targeted DIH values.
• Actively manage and communicate the phase out phase in process to the entire team. Communicate GTIN changes that may necessitate product re-listing and strive to achieve minimal left over write off costs.
• Manage the import documentation process and ensure all required documents are provided to the relevant authorities in good time.
• Track and provide on a monthly SIT stock status to supply chain controlling.

Customer Service

• Identify and communicate any supply bottle necks three months prior & actively provide alternative solutions.
• Ensure constant communication with Hubs, 3PMs and source PCs.
• Actively communicate and provide documentation to the warehouse, LSP and QA on expected deliveries prior to their arrival.
• Actively communicate and provide documentation to the warehouse, LSP and QA on expected deliveries prior to their arrival.

IIM Projects & Master data

• Actively coordinate local team members to deliver on value engineering projects on a time.
• Regularly update the management team members on the progress of IIM projects.
• Coordinate local team members to maintain product master data on time for completion of projects.
• Maintain materials’, vendors’ master data, info records and source lists in PE2 as per BPP.

Performance Monitoring

• Monitor and report performance on;
• SL IF, FCA M3 & M1, Forecast Bias & Lead time.
• ICP development/variations.
• Clearing agent performance.
• Duty structure development
• OOS & Supply situation on imported SKUs

Key Interfaces

Internal: 

• Warehouse
• Quality Assurance
• Controlling

External:

• Suppliers
• Clearing agents
• Government agencies

Requirements

Knowledge, skills and experience

• Relevant University degree with minimum 2 years ‘experience within supply chain.
• SAP key user
• Strong analytical, communication, decision making and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy

MUST HAVES

• Should have worked in an FMCG set-up
• Experience working with SAP
• Proven experience as a Supply Planner or Similar role