Supply & DRP Planner

Entity : Finance

Job Family Group : Business Support Group

Job Description : Level I-5

The planner creates short- and long-term plans at item / location level of planned stock movements across the distribution network in order to meet customer service and operational targets. Planner is responsible for providing analytical support to the planning process. Provides accurate information to both business customers and support teams through the correct use of all information technology systems. Displays flexibility and adaptability to work with and assist other teams within the organisation.

Creates a feasible plan of what needs to be shipped from the different locations across the network to ensure that stock availability is maximised, and stock obsolescence is minimised.

Hold overall responsibility for managing planning processes for the items in their portfolio, ensuring that we have the right products, at the right time and in the right place to meet customer demand and operational targets. Handle any shortages of goods to improve sales volumes and initiate continuous improvement plans / corrective actions as necessary to meet demand plans.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Team Leader with daily operational coordination during the day-to-day planning activities for the own portfolio
• Being first point of contact planning related process related questions, documentation and complex queries
• Supports process optimization initiatives and working closely with relevant SMEs
• Creates a plan of stock movements across the distribution network in order to meet customer service and operational targets.
• Acts upon issue and comes up with action items in case of potential shortages
• Works directly with the relevant team members to meet the operational and sales targets
• Support as necessary to manage any crisis and continuity of supply disruptions including defining relevant mitigating actions.
• Share good practice and learnings with the wider team to ensures consistency and standardisation in processes
• Adhering with the tasks outlined in the EMS / QMS Systems of GBS
• Contribute positively to achieving individual, team and organisational targets.
• Exhibit strong Team Player characteristics, constructive communication and active listening skills at all times.
• Display flexibility and adaptability to work with and assist other teams within the organisation.
• Develop and maintain a professional working relationship with internal and external stakeholders.
• Compliance with Company Policies
• Ensure data is accurately entered and maintained in all systems, minimising errors and resultant financial losses

Previous Experience

Essential Criteria

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, perform crucial job functions, and receive other benefits and privileges of employment.

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