Overview
DRP Analyst/Demand Replenishment Planning Jobs in Brakpan, South Africa at Tiger Brands
Position: DRP Analyst (Demand Replenishment Planning)
Location: Brakpan
THE JOB AT A GLANCE:
A Distribution Analyst’s main responsibility is the creation of transportation loads to move stock from the Primary warehouse to Secondary warehouses. This is done to meet projected customer demand at the lowest possible cost whilst maintaining the targeted customer service level. Included in the distribution planner’s role is to ensure that service losses are understood and mitigated where possible and that stock is appropriately repositioned to prevent age-related losses and write-offs.
Responsibilities
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Distribution Load Planning:
Plan the movement of stock from the primary warehouse to the secondary warehouses based on the forecast and agreed planning parameters (min/max days cover, lead times, payloads, etc). Planning and Optimising mixed loads with other categories to ensure truck optimization where necessary. Communicate load plans with Trans nova planners.
Depot Inventory Management:
Responsible for stock availability ages in daily activities, monitoring orders versus stock on hand, GIT and service level. Fair share where supply is limited. Analyse service losses – ensuring that any future losses are mitigated timely. Stock repositioning across the network ensuring low risk of stock ageing and service level losses at other depots due to incorrect mix.
Communication during the run-out of discontinued items with sales and supply planning team ensuring minimal write-off.
Aged Stock:
Stock age analysis; repositioning stock within the network or communicating with the Customer Marketing team ensuring prevention of stock write-offs.
Master Data Management:
Set up and maintain parameters in DRP planning systems (Proteus/Oracle/Barnton).
The analyst will also provide support to the DRP Manager by providing inputs related to daily/weekly or monthly reporting metrics and conducting other types of analytics required to create necessary reports.
What You Will Be Measured On
Order Fill
Payload attainment
Direct loads vs Secondary
Ageing of stock and stock losses
Qualifications
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE
Key attributes and competencies
Core knowledge – Distribution Planning, Customer Service, Order handling, Stock Management
Key foundational competencies
Academic – Analytical, Operations management, Commercial acumen, Risk management, Problem solving
Decision making
Leadership – Leading with Integrity and respect, developing myself & others, managing change, Driving long term results, Taking the Tiger perspective, Staying a Step-Ahead
Personal Effectiveness – Effective communication, Interpersonal skills, Integrity, Continuous learning
Experience
Function – 5 years’ experience Supply Chain Planning
Industry – FMCG experience preferred
System – Experience on ERP tools required. Barnton & Proteus experience advantageous
Excel – Advanced skills preferred
Qualifications – Supply Chain Degree/Diploma, CPIM would be advantageous
About Us
Tiger Brands is proudly Africa’s largest listed manufacturer of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). We impact lives every day with our iconic, award-winning brands. Our core business is the manufacture, marketing, and distribution of everyday branded food and beverages. Our products are relevant across every meal occasion and are well positioned to grow.
Being a food company means we’re an intimate part of everybody’s daily lives and that’s why we get loud and proud about exploring further, roaring louder, and growing together.
In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.
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Title: DRP Analyst/Demand Replenishment Planning
Company: Tiger Brands
Location: Brakpan, South Africa
Category: Supply Chain/Logistics (Logistics Coordination, Supply Chain / Intl. Trade, Inventory Control & Analysis, Supply Chain Manager)
