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IFF Regional Demand Requirements Planner in Cape Town,
Regional Demand Requirements Planner
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Date:Jul 9, 2024
Location: Cape Town, ZA, 7441 Cape Town, ZA, 7441 Cape Town, ZA, 7441
Company: IFF Family of Companies
Role Overview
Regional Demand Requirements Planner, you will be responsible for optimising supply chain processes, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring efficient product availability based on future demand.
Job Requirements
Requirements:
• Min 8 years’ experience in demand planning, inventory management, logistics and supply chain coordination.
• Proficiency in SAP (LP1, PP1, APO)
• Knowledge of good manufacturing practices.
• Ability to align with any business and/or operational change.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
• Excellent communication (written and spoken) and teamwork abilities.
• Computer literacy: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams. PowerBi
Operational Deliverables:
Demand Forecasting:
Develop and implement demand forecasting models and techniques to predict future customer demand for products or services.
Collaborate with commercial and product teams to gather relevant data and insights for accurate forecasts.
Inventory Management:
Oversee and optimize inventory levels to ensure sufficient stock availability to meet customer demands while minimizing excess or obsolete inventory costs.
Implement inventory control strategies and maintain accurate inventory records.
Supply Planning:
Develop supply plans to ensure a smooth flow of goods or services through the supply chain.
Coordinate with suppliers and production teams to align supply with forecasted demand, considering lead times and capacity constraints.
Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP):
Facilitate the S&OP process, bringing together cross-functional teams to review and align demand forecasts, production plans, and inventory levels.
Help resolve potential conflicts and balance supply with demand.
Risk Management:
Identify potential risks and disruptions in the supply chain.
Develop contingency plans to mitigate their impact on the organization’s operations.
Monitor external factors (market trends, economic changes, geopolitical events) affecting demand and supply.
Performance Metrics and Reporting:
Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of demand and supply planning processes.
Generate regular reports to track performance and identify areas for improvement.
Collaboration and Communication:
Foster effective communication and collaboration among different departments (commercial, procurement, production, logistics).
Ensure all teams are aligned with the demand and supply planning strategies.
Additional Responsibilities:
Liaise with the Distribution team to ensure timely deliveries.
Update relevant parties about delays and challenges related to incoming materials.
Training Requirements
Training:
• All yearly training requirements to be completed set out by the business objectives and goal sets in succuss factors.
Responsibility and authority:
• Importing from 30 sites for Finish Goods; Semi Finish Goods; Raw Materials
• Ensure all active materials master data is updated per business requirements.
• Raise planning issues with production and global team and take corrective action.
General tasks
• Do auditing when requested (operational and safety audits).
• Participate in Gemba walk programme.
• Actively participate in Engagement action plans and events
• Assist operations team with Problem solving.
Food Safety responsibility:
• Ensure all FSSC and ISO systems requirement are met.
• Ensure all safety regulation are followed.
• Adhere to all Food Safety requirements in terms of Personnel practices and Hygiene.
Operational safety requirements:
• Adhere to all safety instructions and signage.
• Show FELT leadership at all times.
• Conduct all operations in a safe manner as per operational procedures.
• Participate in all safety and emergency drills.
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