RedCat Recruitment is seeking a suitably qualified and experienced PLANNING MANAGER for a company based in the Hammarsdale area.

JOB DESCRIPTION / REQUIREMENTS
Grade 12.
English / Zulu speaking.
Valid driver’s license / own reliable vehicle.
Competent computer skills (MS Office, Email / Internet).
Advanced knowledge of ERP systems is ESSENTIAL.
BCom Degree or equivalent in Supply Chain/Logistics is ESSENTIAL.
Minimum 5 years’ relevant experience in planning.
Basic understanding of the chemical industry and product chemistry would be advantageous.
Leading, directing and managing the planning team in accordance with the global and local supply chain strategy.
Ensuring processes and procedures comply with SHERQ and legal requirements.
Ensuring that the Planning function is continually aligned to the company’s code of ethics.
Effectively determine and manage raw material planning as per forecast requirements.
Managing and coordinating direct purchase for resale (PFRs).
Facilitating and managing the order status workgroup, production and drum out schedules to ensure that all sales orders are processed and dispatched timeously to the customer.
Effectively communicating and fast-tracking challenges ensuring that customers receive their orders on time.
Resolving simple and complex coordination and customer service problems promptly within the ambit of responsibility.
Developing agenda for both mini and executive S&OP meetings, actively participating and managing the meeting deliverables together with sales and operational managers.
Analyzing and reporting the assumptions behind the demand plan, risks and opportunities and provide these as input into the S&OP process.
Coordinating cross-functional teams (e.g. finance, supply planning, demand planning) to provide the required input into the monthly S&OP report pack.
Analyze market trends, capacity constraints, and potential shortages to develop appropriate budgets and forecasts.
Managing constraints within supply chain to optimize efficiencies.
Analyze forecast and sales orders and work closely with the Production team to generate the plant production plan and drum out schedule.
Set up and control the master data control process for finished goods in Baan.
Managing imported material status, costing, documentation and legal compliance.
Managing and implementing continuous improvements and projects for the department.

Salary offered: To be discussed