Supply Chain Planning Manager

Job Title:

Supply Chain Planning Manager BME & Metallurgy

Organisation:

Omnia

Location:

Sasolburg or Fourways

Department:

Supply Chain

Upward Reporting Relationships:

Master Planner

Downward Reporting Relationships:

Demand & Supply Planners, Planning Analysts and related planning resources

Span of Control:

Integrated Demand Planning, Supply Planning, S&OP, Inventory Optimisation, Master Data Governance and New Product Introduction Planning

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The Supply Chain Planning Manager is responsible for developing, leading, implementing and continuously improving Omnia's integrated demand and supply planning strategy, operating framework, processes and capabilities across the end-to-end supply chain.

The role ensures that demand, supply, inventory, production, procurement and distribution plans are aligned to business objectives, enabling optimal customer service, working capital performance, inventory optimisation and operational efficiency.

The incumbent will support the Master Planner in the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, manages planning teams and systems, drives cross-functional alignment. Custodian of forecasting, inventory management, supply planning, master data governance, new product introductions and product phase-in/phase-out activities.

The role serves as the key link between Commercial, Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, Supply Chain and Finance functions to ensure sustainable business performance and strategic execution.

LEADERSHIP & DECISION MAKING

• Support and Execute on the integrated planning strategy, operating model and planning governance framework.
• Lead the Demand Planning, Supply Planning and Inventory Optimisation functions.
• Drive planning excellence and continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
• Establish planning standards, policies, procedures and performance measures.
• Provide input to the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process and facilitate executive decision-making.
• Develop planning capabilities, succession pipelines and team performance indicators.
• Build strong internal and external stakeholder relationships to support business objectives.
• Provide planning support for new business initiatives, acquisitions, new market entries and operational expansions.
• Lead, coach and develop planning team subordinates
• Drive a high-performance culture within the planning function.
• Establish clear performance objectives, development plans manage talent, succession planning and capability development.

Ensure alignment with Omnia values and leadership expectations.

DEMAND PLANNING

• Own and govern the end-to-end demand planning process.
• Lead forecasting activities across all relevant product categories and business units.
• Ensure forecast accuracy and forecast bias management through appropriate methodologies and tools.
• Facilitate collaboration with Commercial, Sales and Marketing teams to create consensus forecasts.
• Review statistical forecasts and challenge assumptions where required.
• Analyse market trends, customer behaviour and demand volatility.
• Identify risks and opportunities impacting demand plans.
• Drive continuous improvement of forecasting processes and planning systems.
• Present demand planning outputs and recommendations to the S&OP.

SUPPLY PLANNING

• Lead the development and execution of integrated supply plans.
• Ensure alignment between demand plans, procurement plans, production plans and distribution plans.
• Facilitate agreement and sign-off of make, buy, move and inventory plans.
• Manage supply constraints and develop mitigation strategies.
• Lead scenario planning and network optimisation activities.
• Lead business continuity planning relating to supply chain risks and disruptions.
• Provide visibility of material availability while balancing inventory and working capital objectives.

SALES & OPERATIONS PLANNING (S&OP)

• Own and facilitate the monthly S&OP process in area of responsibility
• Lead demand, supply and inventory review meetings.
• Drive consensus planning across within their responsible business functions.
• Identify gaps, risks and opportunities within the planning horizon.
• Present recommendations and decision requirements to executive leadership.
• Ensure alignment between commercial objectives and operational capabilities.
• Monitor S&OP effectiveness and drive continuous maturity improvements.

MASTER DATA GOVERNANCE

• Ensure integrity, accuracy and consistency of all planning-related master data.
• Lead improvement initiatives relating to planning systems and data quality.
• Manage planning parameters across ERP and planning systems.

GOVERNANCE, RISK & COMPLIANCE

• Ensure audit readiness for planning by complying with all applicable legislation, internal policies and supply chain procedures
• Ensure planning activities comply with delegated authorities and governance requirements.
• Contribute to planning risk registers and mitigation plans.

PERFORMANCE MANAGEMENT & REPORTING

• Develop and monitor planning performance KPIs
• Analyse supply chain performance and identify improvement opportunities.
• Report on forecast accuracy, inventory health, service levels, working capital and planning effectiveness.
• Drive data-driven decision-making throughout the organisation.
• Provide executive reporting and strategic planning insights.

Minimum Academic and Professional Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Commerce, Economics, Finance, Chemical Engineering

Advantageous Qualifications

• APICS CPIM (Certified in Production and Inventory Management)
• APICS CSCP (Certified Supply Chain Professional)
• SAPICS Certification
• SCMP (Supply Chain Management Professional)
• PMP (Project Management Professional)
• Postgraduate qualification in Supply Chain, Operations, Business Management or Logistics

Experience required for this position

• 10 years' experience within Supply Chain Management, Planning, Manufacturing or Logistics environments.
• Minimum 5 years' management experience leading a Supply Chain function
• Proven experience leading S&OP processes.
• Experience in inventory optimisation and working capital management.
• Experience managing planning systems, forecasting tools and ERP platforms.
• Experience in supply chain analytics.

• Advantageous
• Experience within chemicals, mining, agriculture, manufacturing or industrial sectors.
• Exposure to network optimisation and advanced planning systems.
• Experience leading large-scale supply chain transformation initiatives.

Supply Chain Planning

• Demand Forecasting
• Supply Planning
• Inventory Optimisation
• Capacity Planning
• Production Planning
• Materials Requirements Planning (MRP)
• Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
• Integrated Business Planning (IBP)

Financial Acumen

• Working Capital Management
• Cost of Sales Understanding
• Inventory Cost Management
• Total Cost of Ownership Analysis
• Budgeting and Financial Planning

Data & Analytics

• Advanced Analytics
• Forecast Modelling
• Scenario Planning
• Statistical Analysis
• KPI Development and Reporting

Systems

• ERP Systems (D365, AX or equivalent)
• Advanced Planning Systems
• Power BI
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Supply Chain Planning Applications

Behavioural Competencies

• Strategic Thinking
• Leadership and People Development
• Customer Focus
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Results Orientation
• Commercial Acumen
• Stakeholder Management
• Influencing and Negotiation
• Continuous Improvement
• Innovation
• Integrity and Trust
• Collaboration
• Change Leadership
• Planning and Organising

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Forecast Accuracy
• Service Level Performance
• Inventory Turns
• Working Capital Performance
• S&OP Compliance and Effectiveness
• Production Plan Adherence
• Inventory Optimisation Targets
• On-Time In-Full (OTIF) Delivery
• Supply Risk Reduction
• Team Engagement and Development

Continuous Improvement

• Ability to influence ways of thinking, for improvement
• Ability to identify opportunities, for improvement in ways of working
• Ability to drive the adoption of changes in ways of working
• Ability to work with and negotiate effectively with stakeholders

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