Planning Assistant needed at Tiger Brands
Job title : Planning Assistant
Job Location : Gauteng,
Deadline : May 07, 2025
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Job Description
THE JOB AT A GLANCE:
- Contract Duration: Fixed Term Contract / 6 Months
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE:
Key Attributes and Competencies
Inventory Management
- Ensure all 3rd parties are notified of the dates of stock counts and deadlines of when completed counts should be sent back.
- Ensure all counts are sent submitted on or before deadline date.
- Timeously resolving all materials variances issues.
- Conducting stock counts a various 3rd parties.
- Conducting preliminary stock variance report, request second and third counts when required.
- Capturing stock counts.
- Filing all stock count related document.
- Ensuring all system transaction are completed timeously (InterOrg, Sub-inventory transfer etc)
- Coordinate and liaise with factory personnel to ensure all raw and packaging materials requested by 3rd parties are prepared, loaded and cleared by securities.
- Track and flag materials close to expiry with planning team.
- Ensure timely disposal of expired materials.
Transport
- Coordinating with 3rd party co-packers, Transport Operator and warehouse on delivery of finished after production.
- Monitor deliver schedules and that all deliveries are made on time.
- Arranging for all stock which is less than full truck loads is co-loaded with other Tiger Business Units.
Receiving stock
- Verify that PODs match stock received.
- Arrange for stock to be receipted on system.
- Prepare batches for raw and packaging material consumption.
- Collect and verify that completions are printed correctly, submit to security managers.
- Resolve issues relating to generation of completion stickers
Qualifications
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
Key Professional Competencies
- Core knowledge – Transport execution, Warehousing, Transport planning, Supply Chain collaboration, Supplier relationship management, Cost management & ZBB, Quality management
Key foundational competencies
- Academic – Analytical skill, Financial acumen, Commercial acumen, Project Management, Risk management, Problem solving, Decision making
- Leadership – Leading with Integrity and respect, Managing change, Driving long-term results, Taking the Tiger perspective, Staying a Step-Ahead
- Personal Effectiveness – Effective communication, Interpersonal skills, Integrity, Creativity, Continuous learning
Minimum Experience & Qualifications
- Function – 3+ years experience in Core areas
- Industry – Experience in FMCG industry desirable
- Qualification – National Diploma / B.Com (Transport / Logistics / Supply Chain)
WHAT YOU WILL BE MEASURED ON
- OTIF performance
- Costs-to-Serve variance (Standard vs. Actual)
- On Shelf availability
- 3PL Performance
How to Apply for this Offer
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