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You are responsible for developing and executing a Group Category sourcing strategy for your respective category that will deliver best procurement value and mitigate supply risks. You will establish a distinctive competency and understanding of the category characteristics, Tiger Brands’ business needs and the prevailing market dynamics.WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Manage and continuously improve the execution of the PS&OP process to generate business plans (demand, supply, product management)
- Manage and develop a team of supply and demand planning professionals, conduct individual performance appraisals/IPA
- Collaborate closely with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain functions to drive implementation of best practice PS&OP processes (inclusive CPFR)
- Lead and drive customer service excellence throughout the portfolio (internally and externally)
- Drive the usage and manage implementation and maintenance of PS&OP Tools (e.g. Demantra, ASCP, Oracle, IO etc.)
- Drive continuous improvement by reviewing all S&OP KPI’s (e.g. demand plan accuracy & bias, customer service, Stock Cover Days & Value & Conformance to Plan & BIAS), define areas of improvement and propose corrective actions towards the relevant stakeholders.
- Drive inventory management in line with Net Working Capital and customer service targets to unlock cash
- Consolidate the individual category PS&OP outputs at Portfolio level.
- Consolidate unresolved Demand & Supply Planning risks, manage the monthly exception management process on identified risks and develop contingency plans with categories to close the gaps
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE
Experience
- 6+ experience in planning, experienced in FMCG, retail & make to stock environment desirable
- Experienced in Customer Service Levels (Volume & Value), OSA/OOS%
- Stock Cover Days & Value
- 24 months rolling Profit analysis (risks, opportunities, actions)
- Forecast Accuracy & forecast Bias
- PS&OP Process Maturity
- Stock write offs
- Experienced in leading and managing a team of commodity managers and sourcing specialists to ensure your category team delivers the strategy whilst ensuring a healthy relationship with the business and suppliers.
- Experienced in managing a category spend of R 5bn+.
- Degree in Procurement/Supply Chain Management
Key Professional Competencies
Core knowledge
- Integrated business planning, S&OP Best Practices & processes, Project Management, Customer service, demand & supply planning.
- Procurement, operations, 3rd party/co-manufacturing, Inventory
- management (materials (raw/ packaging/ finished goods), Planning Tools
Key foundational competencies
- Conceptual /Analytical Skills, Commercial Acumen, Problem
- solving, Decision making, Degree / Diploma in Industrial Engineering &
- BCOM-Logistics.
Leadership
- Leading with Integrity and respect, Taking the Tiger perspective,
- Driving long-term results, Developing myself & others
- Personal Effectiveness – Effective communication, Negotiation, Interpersonal skills, Integrity, innovation, Continuous learning, real collaboration, energise and inspire, grow people
In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.
Skills Required
- 6+ years of experience in planning
- Experience with customer service levels, OSA/OOS, stock cover, forecast accuracy and bias, profit analysis, PS&OP maturity, and stock write-offs
- Experience in FMCG, retail, or make-to-stock environments
- Experience leading and managing commodity managers and sourcing specialists
- Experience managing category spend of R5 billion or more
- Degree in Procurement or Supply Chain Management
- Knowledge of integrated business planning, S&OP, demand and supply planning, procurement, inventory management, and planning tools
- Degree or diploma in Industrial Engineering or BCom Logistics
What We Do
Our portfolio of iconic household brands is the vehicle for our mission. As one of Africa's largest listed FMCG manufacturers, our core business is ensuring these everyday foods and beverages nourish lives from the biggest cities to the smallest villages. Our iconic brands are well-known in South Africa, and our products cater for every meal and occasion. Our portfolio also includes leading brands in the home and personal care segments, and we have a growing presence in Africa. Our purpose is to nourish and nurture more lives every day. The Tiger Brands product range remain consumer favourites year-after-year including brands like Koo, Fattis and Monis, Jungle Oats, All Gold, Purity, Oros, Ingrams, Doom and Tastic Rice. Read our Privacy Policy here for when you share your contact information with us: https://www.tigerbrands.com/contact-us
