Planning Manager

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Planning Manager - Taste & Wellbeing

Becoming the Planning Manager for our South Africa operations in Johannesburg a means you are not only a key partner for strong production team but are the key operations representative for our commercial organizationand their customers. If you like complex logistics and see the integration of commercial forecasting, capacity modeling, creative sourcing, flexible production, and reliable shipping as a challenge, please apply and we will explore the opportunities together. You will be located in Tulisa Park and you will report to the Supply Chain Manager.

Purpose

Lead the supply and production capacity planning for Operations (Flavours or Fragrances) at local level, based on end-to-end production cycle time, inventory, technical challenges, productivity and EHS requirements to secure that products can be manufactured and supplied on time to customers from existing manufacturing facilities.

Core Responsibilities

Strategy design and execution

• Provide key supply and production capacity inputs to the regional Operations (D&S) plans and participate in the design of the local Operations and Supply Chain & Planning strategies as well as definition of related objectives based on input provided by other local functions, e.g. Commercial or Business Development.
• Oversee the design and execution of tactical and operational plans at site level to meet local Operations objectives.

Function management

• Maintain an appropriate level of inventory following corporate standards (SLOB / Inventory ownership and leadership).
• Control that customer (internal and external) response is made on time and develop realistic daily plans considering capacity and raw material availability.
• Work under the standards of quality, safety and industrial hygiene and good practices.
• Analyse planning performance and improve the KPIs by using statistical models and best practices.
• Identify and Implement opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor and check accuracy of supply and inventory data in related systems. Produce and distribute daily, weekly, and monthly status reports (e.g. COOISPI schedule, OTS, past due purchase orders).
• Agree on regular (weekly) basis the short and mid-terms capacity levels to plan with the shop floor and ensure alignment of production plan(s) with agreed standards. Measures adherence to schedule.
• Advise on and monitor configurations in SAP.
• Act as escalation point for resolution of problems, complaints and prioritisation issues.
• Control and report achievement of service level targets to stakeholders.
• Develop annual budget and expense control, and execute the annual operating plan accordingly.
• Monitor workload and calendars to maintain the balance in the department.

People management

• Oversee the execution of annual human resources processes within the Site Planning team and validates related results.
• Work with the local and regional Supply Chain & Planning and Operations management as well as HR Business Partner(s) in developing a local talent pipeline.
• Drive the development and promotion of Planning talents within and outside Supply Chain & Planning and Operations at local level.

Academic Background

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or related discipline.
• MBA or Masters Degree in a Technical field is preferred.

Professional Experience

• 4 to 7 years of experience in manufacturing operations with strong background in supply chain planning , quality and/or materials management, including exposure to business process redesign

and systems implementations.

• 1 to 2 years of experience in people management.

Technical Skills

• Understanding of Forecasting (Statistical Models)
• APICS Certification Desired
• ERP/MRP expertise
• Strong affinity to systems and analytical tools (Desired SAP, BI, BO)
• Proficient in Microsoft office tools

Preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards the achievement of the Companys employment equity goals.

At Givaudan, you contribute to delightful taste and scent experiences that touch peoples lives.

You work within an inspiring teamwork culture where you can thrive, collaborate and learn from other talented and passionate people across disciplines, regions and divisions.

Every essence of you enriches our world.

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