Manager SCP (Evergreen)

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A core function of the Supply Chain Planning Manager is to understand the strategic objectives of the business and drive the implementation of the operating plans in the planning teams. The Supply Chain Planning Manager is responsible to manage and guide operational planning teams by ensuring the use of standardized processes, tools and reports required to perform planning responsibilities. The Supply Chain Planning Manager is required to continuously focus on improving sales and waste in stores, whilst delivering projects to improve supply chain profitability. The Supply Chain Planning Manager must also ensure effective integration and communication with all cross-functional teams and external stakeholders and drive their teams to contribute and execute sales strategies and trade plans.

Minimum requirements

BCOM Logistics / Degree in Quantitative Analytics / Operational Research / Industrial Engineering / Applied Mathematics
2+ years supply chain planning and at least 1 year within Pick n Pay
Knowledge of IT systems and tools used for planning i.e. SAP ERP, F&R, Analysis, Power BI
Information technology and automation knowledge
Economics and market dynamics
Understand cost-to-serve
Knowledge of Commercial Strategy and budgets
Knowledge of DC and Stores Operations
Understanding of the processes and procedures within the division
Sound knowledge of business/system rules used by planning teams
Cross-functional and stakeholder collaboration

Competencies

Understanding of the retail value chain and cost and income elements that affects profitability
Understanding of PnP planning principles, KPIs and business impact
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
Leadership skills with the ability to create a motivational working environment for teams
Interpersonal relationship and communication skills

Supply Chain Profitability

Have a good understanding of the value chain cost and income components, and the role of the SC Planning team to influence these levers

Identify opportunities for cost reduction and implement operational changes to reduce distribution costs without negatively impacting KPI’s (waste, availability, sales)

Identify and highlight system, process, report, and resource requirements needed for teams to action value chain efficiencies and vendor income projects

Develop and maintain trust relationships with vendors

Define and drive the implementation of efficiency initiatives with vendors that will result in joint financial benefit

Strategic Sales Planning

Ensure compliance to the promo and event planning processes

Provide guidance to teams on how to generate sales plans for each specific category

Work with Commercial to achieve planning budgets and targets

Escalate significant differences between sales targets, commercial sales plan, and the retail sales forecasts to Senior Planning Manager

Track total category planning numbers and highlight risks (forecast, budgets, orders, receipts, sales)

Provide input on promo & pricing strategies based on category performance and annualization

Provide input on range based on sales, waste, and profitability

Strategic Operational Execution

Provide guidance and strategic input to planners on how to execute sales plans for each specific category

Ensure the use of standardised planning and reporting tools for accurate sales planning and execution

Ensure teams know when to influence the forecast and ensure they are using the correct tools to accurately do so

Track total category KPI performance, highlight risks and identify and drive the implementation of opportunities within team

Ensure all planners use the correct tools and reports to understand root cause on poor KPI performance and implement solutions that will proactively reduce/avoid issues

Continuous Improvement & Standardisation

Work with the planning HOD to formulate strategies that will result in improved ways of work through improved processes, planning tools, reports, and system developments

Define and quantify the business impact of identified improvement initiatives

Ensure successful implementation of new processes, tools, and reports in operational teams

Proactively provide input and suggestions on improved ways of work and planning processes

Work with the planning HOD to create an annual and quarterly operating plan with key focus areas that are aligned to the supply chain purpose and broader business strategy

Drive Improved Stakeholder Engagement

Build & maintain good working relationships with all stakeholders

Collaborate with the required internal stakeholders to create accurate and realistic sales plans that reflect business, category, and promotional strategies

Work with Commercial to understand department strategies for accurate planning and execution

Work closely with the technical team to ensure the accurate maintenance of shelf life in SAP

Communicate with SET on store specific issues and accompany them on store visits

Work with the New Product Development teams to ensure the timeous execution of new product launches

Share promotional forecast with vendors as set out in the T-4 promo planning process

Work with vendors and commercial to understand the root cause of poor strike rate and work on solutions to proactively avoid strike rate issues

Team Leadership and People Development

Create clear direction, guidance, and support for your teams to execute the required responsibilities

Identify training opportunities through the observation of planner performance or consultation with teams

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