Zone IMEX Specialist

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The Key Purpose of this role is to provide, manage and monitor a monthly a long-term imports and exports plan linking the o9 CONA output for Southern Countries and develop an executable plan to be handed off to the IMEX execution team.  DOC & Inventory monitoring and communication to country planning & Commercial leads, Link between IMEX execution, planning & supply. Accountable for understanding and communication of pricing on international brands.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Publish a monthly 12 month  IMEX plan with sign off from the CONA teams and Planning Manager

• Weekly interaction and amendment of plan where necessary through collaboration with WSNP team   -

• Working in close collaboration with the IMEX execution team to ensure communication flows to countries on any risks or opportunities.

• SPOC for international import and export team – compiling total demand into one clear ask to international (global) stakeholders

• Accountable to ensure correct & accurate International Transfer pricing sign off and communication to ROA commercial and country lead

• Ensure accurate demand plans are published through collaboration with demand planning teams and in-country commercial teams with the focus on correct inventory levels and planning according to the Inventory policy

• Presentation in monthly supply review by country & Exec S&OP updates as required

• Monitoring and managing shipment status of international brands like Corona, Stella Artois with clear communication on any delays or pricing impacts

• Work closely with Zone Planning team to follow up on Production Plan changes and re plan to recover backlog order volumes.

• Identify and support Planning optimization projects in alignment with the international team

• Building & developing clear and accurate reporting to serve as communication to country directors & BUSE president

• Manage inventory levels of import and export SKU’s between South Africa and ROA countries ensuring Planning Lead (Line manager) has clear visibility to sign off and make decisions

• Perform other duties as requested by the direct Line Manager.

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Effective numeracy and analytical skills & problem solving at both operational and tactical levels

• Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills required across different levels of seniority in the organization

• Strong negotiation skills and ability to build rapport and influence across all levels in the organisation

• Excellent self-management practices with a pro-active, energetic and committed approach

• Excellent analytical understanding and strong excel capabilities advantageous

• Ability to manage multiple streams of information optimally with attention to detail

• An orientation towards the quantitative disciplines of mathematics, statistics and economics would be advantageous

Minimum Requirements:

• Candidate should have a 3-year Bachelor level with a preference to Supply Chain

• A minimum of 2-year Planning required of which at least 18 months in AB-InBev.  Preference to demand and/or finance experience

Additional Information:

• BAND: VI

SAB is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with SAB employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short-listing.