Job Description

To manage the supply of products within model stock through completing the production planning process as well as coordinating the supply of products from other plants and external suppliers to ensure customer demand is satisfied on time and in full.
Key Duties & ResponsibilitiesPerform daily production/PD planning and scheduling

• Populate the weekly production plan by interpreting tactical plans for production planning.
• Optimise the production plan, ensuring that it is sequenced to minimise waste or cost and benefit efficiencies

• Communicate with stakeholders regarding planning exceptions and deviations, risks and significant drops in production so that contingency plans can be made, and support provided.
• Review production performance (PVA) to assess production status and identify dropped volume.
• Check and ensure availability of raw materials for Production.

• Plan Primary Distribution (PD) loads on the system and analyse stock availability considering inbound and outbound loads.
• Monitor sales figures to stay abreast of sales spikes and drops

Team Management and Administration

• The effective management of allocated team, to allow for the achievement of set goals and high-quality work output.
• Ensure the continuous development of allocated team to allow for the effective and efficient functioning of the planning division.

Judgement and Decision Making

• The role operates under stringent rules, procedures and policies- governance and legal compliance is essential.
• The role has minimal latitude to determine priorities and task sequence. The plans are drafted by the Logistics Support Controller and signed off by the Supply Manager.
• The role can identify opportunities for optimisation from a plant planning perspective and will need to obtain sign off from the Supply Manager to effect any changes.

Skills, Experience & EducationQualifications and Experience

• Matric
• Relevant Tertiary Qualification
• 3 years relevant working experience (Logistics background or experience; DPR buying experience; or any planning experience)

Competencies :Knowledge

• Apply knowledge
• An understanding of the CCBSA Manufacturing, Commercial and Logistics operating principles, processes and strategy

• Supply Chain Planning Model and Rules
• S&OP and Demand Planning Process
• Supply Chain Planning Model and Rules, including tactical planning
• Planning Modelling Tool
• ERP processes relevant to Planning
• BWPS for Role
• Supply Route Matrix (SRM)

Skills

• Application of knowledge areas
• Good organising and planning skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Conflict resolution skills
• Ability to manage stakeholders effectively and to build constructive relationships
• Software knowledge (outperform, advanced scheduling and SAP)

PolicyAt Coca-Cola Beverages Africa we are proud to celebrate diversity and we strive to achieve an equal opportunity workplace by being cognisant of affirmative action requirements. It is our policy to be mindful and compliant with all our regional requirements and national laws for those regions. Employment at Coca-Cola Beverages Africa is based solely on an individuals merit and qualifications directly related to their field of competence. We do not discriminate against an employee or potential employees because race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability and gender identity.At the heart of our recruitment processes is the need to create a value driven experience for all applicants. To all recruitment agencies: Coca-Cola Beverages Africa does not accept agency resumes for roles that we post and make available. Please do not forward any resumes to any Coca-Cola Beverages Africa employees and Talent Teams as we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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