Description:
Client in Pretoria is looking for a Planning Manager is to manage and integrate the different disciplines of Sales, Operations and Procurement of all raw material and dry stock, ensuring that it is a seamless process from forecasts through procurement and production plans and that the inputs to the process are accurate and that profitability is maximized.
Strategic Planning
Participate and influence department strategy Monitor and track against the plan Develop recommendations and subsequent action plans to enable the delivery of the departmental strategy Day to day interaction with team members to deliver strategy Build and develop effective relationships with relevant stakeholders to highlight and determine best solution to overcome challenges to continuously improve Contribute to delivering strategic plans with suppliers by liaising regularly on trend changes and tactical forecasting Ensuring procurement strategy on raw material and dry stock support forecasts Proactive and regular communication with key stakeholdersOperational Planning
Understand and optimise supply chain and systems Understand internal and external factors which impact on demand and ensure these are reflected in forecasts Communicate with internal and external stakeholder to maximise trade Identify challenges, trends and opportunities Maintain Data and Systems Collate Information and Assumptions Develop and Maintain the Forecast Forecasting to align with prospective orders Reach Consensus through Alignment Share and Publish the Forecast Track and Manage DemandContinuous improvement
Analysis of historical and current performance Understand market / product trends as well as department focus that could impact demand Liaise with suppliers with regards to long term tactical plans Implementation and review against long term tactical plansPeople Management
Conduct workforce planning to ensure the team is suitably staffed to meet functional objectives taking into account various internal and external factors Implement, drive and manage all people development initiatives linked to the HR Strategy including performance management, succession planning, talent management etc. to ensure the team’s performance meets the required standards Set medium to long term goals and objectives for the relevant area of control and monitor progress against these Plan, organise, lead and control subordinate's activities to ensure functional objectives are met or exceeded Assure stable employee relations by managing conflict and creating a positive and performing working environment Teamwork / ...
11 Nov 2021;
from:
gumtree.co.za