Lead Supply & DRP Planner

PURPOSE

• The planner creates short- and long-term plan 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 organization. Creates a feasible plan of what needs to be shipped from the different locations across the network to ensure that stock availability is maximized, and stock obsolescence is minimized. 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. Manage any shortages of goods to maximize sales volumes and initiate continuous improvement plans / corrective actions as vital to meet demand plans.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

Skills Required

supply chain planning , Inventory Management, Problem-solving, Continuous Improvement, Data Analysis, Stakeholder Management