Manager SCP

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!A core function of the Supply Chain Planning Manager: Fruit and Horti is to understand the strategic objectives of the business and drive the implementation of the operating plans in the planning teams. The Supply Chain Planning Manager is responsible to manage and guide operational planning teams by ensuring the use of standardized processes, tools and reports required to perform planning responsibilities. The Supply Chain Planning Manager is required to continuously focus on improving sales and waste in stores, whilst delivering projects to improve supply chain profitability. The Supply Chain Planning Manager must also ensure effective integration and communication with all cross-functional teams and external stakeholders and drive their teams to contribute and execute sales strategies and trade plans.Minimum Requirements:BCOM Logistics / Degree in Quantitative Analytics / Operational Research / Industrial Engineering / Applied Mathematics2+ years Management experience2+ years supply chain planningKnowledge of IT systems and tools used for planning i.e. SAP ERP, F&R, Analysis, Power BIInformation technology and automation knowledgeEconomics and market dynamicsUnderstand cost-to-serveKnowledge of Commercial Strategy and budgetsKnowledge of DC and Stores OperationsUnderstanding of the processes and procedures within the divisionSound knowledge of business/system rules used by planning teamsCross-functional and stakeholder collaborationCompetencies:Understanding of the retail value chain and cost and income elements that affects profitabilityUnderstanding of PnP planning principles, KPIs and business impactExcellent analytical and problem-solving skills.Leadership skills with the ability to create a motivational working environment for teamsInterpersonal relationship and communication skillsKey Responsibilities:Supply Chain ProfitabilityHave a good understanding of the value chain cost and income components, and the role of the SC Planning team to influence these leversIdentify opportunities for cost reduction and implement operational changes to reduce distribution costs without negatively impacting KPI’s (waste, availability, sales)Identify and highlight system, process, report, and resource requirements needed for teams to action value chain efficiencies and vendor income projectsDevelop and maintain trust relationships with vendorsDefine and drive the implementation of efficiency initiatives with vendors that will result in joint financial benefitStrategic Sales PlanningEnsure compliance to the promo and event planning processesProvide guidance to teams on how to generate sales plans for each specific categoryWork with Commercial to achieve planning budgets and targetsEscalate significant differences between sales targets, commercial sales plan, and the retail sales forecasts to Senior Planning ManagerTrack total category planning numbers and highlight risks (forecast, budgets, orders, receipts, sales)Provide input on promo & pricing strategies based on category performance and annualizationProvide input on range based on sales, waste, and profitability Strategic Operational ExecutionProvide guidance and strategic input to planners on how to execute sales plans for each specific categoryEnsure the use of standardised planning and reporting tools for accurate sales planning and executionEnsure teams know when to influence the forecast and ensure they are using the correct tools to accurately do soTrack total category KPI performance, highlight risks and identify and drive the implementation of opportunities within teamEnsure all planners use the correct tools and reports to understand root cause on poor KPI performance and implement solutions that will proactively reduce/avoid issuesContinuous Improvement & StandardisationWork with the planning HOD to formulate strategies that will result in improved ways of work through improved processes, planning tools, reports, and system developmentsDefine and quantify the business impact of identified improvement initiativesEnsure successful implementation of new processes, tools, and reports in operational teamsProactively provide input and suggestions on improved ways of work and planning processesWork with the planning HOD to create an annual and quarterly operating plan with key focus areas that are aligned to the supply chain purpose and broader business strategyDrive Improved Stakeholder EngagementBuild & maintain good working relationships with all stakeholdersCollaborate with the required internal stakeholders to create accurate and realistic sales plans that reflect business, category, and promotional strategiesWork with Commercial to understand department strategies for accurate planning and executionWork closely with the technical team to ensure the accurate maintenance of shelf life in SAPCommunicate with SET on store specific issues and accompany them on store visitsWork with the New Product Development teams to ensure the timeous execution of new product launchesShare promotional forecast with vendors as set out in the T-4 promo planning processWork with vendors and commercial to understand the root cause of poor strike rate and work on solutions to proactively avoid strike rate issuesTeam Leadership and People DevelopmentCreate clear direction, guidance, and support for your teams to execute the required responsibilitiesIdentify training opportunities through the observation of planner performance or consultation with teamsClosing Date: 02 November 2026If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic 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