Distribution Requirement Planner – Paraffins & Catalyst Planner needed at Sasol

Purpose of Job

• To execute the optimal balancing of the requirements and demand dynamics for a portfolio of Paraffins and Medium Wax products, through working with key planning, production, marketing, sales and logistics stakeholders.
• To consolidate on demand requirements, manage inventory levels against set target levels and create stock transfer orders as per the sales and operations plan.
• To develop the transport and storage capacity requirements in the Sales and Operations planning process.
• To oversee shorter term scheduling related interactions.

Key Accountabilities

• Create stock movement requirements orders to enable the fulfilment of orders.
• Adhere to planning in line with internal control systems and business practices.  Deliver against the demand requirements.               
• Assess transport and storage capacity requirements and adjust plans to ensure appropriate inventories exist while meeting customer service level, supply reliability, governance, risk and regulations .                
• Develop scenarios and strategies to address capacity shortages and perform business analysis to minimize risks and maximize available capacity.
• Recommend on Target levels to Planning & Optimisation.                
• Provide relevant input to the DRP Manager for the development of a business case for the acquisition of new assets. Provide input to appraise relevant operating results.
• Manage risk associated with all inventory related activities within area of responsibility.   
• Execute inventory transactions for the Catalyst material stored in Eurasia.

Formal Education

• Relevant Diploma / Degree i.e. B.Com or equivalent qualification

Working Experience

• 3-4 years Supply Chain Planning experience