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Client in Pretoria is looking for a Planning Manager is to manage and integrate the different disciplines of Sales, Operations and Procurement of all raw material and dry stock, ensuring that it is a seamless process from forecasts through procurement and production plans and that the inputs to the process are accurate and that profitability is maximized. Strategic Planning Participate and influence department strategyMonitor and track against the planDevelop recommendations and subsequent action plans to enable the delivery of the departmental strategyDay to day interaction with team members to deliver strategyBuild and develop effective relationships with relevant stakeholders to highlight and determine best solution to overcome challenges to continuously improveContribute to delivering strategic plans with suppliers by liaising regularly on trend changes and tactical forecastingEnsuring procurement strategy on raw material and dry stock support forecastsProactive and regular communication with key stakeholders Operational Planning Understand and optimise supply chain and systemsUnderstand internal and external factors which impact on demand and ensure these are reflected in forecastsCommunicate with internal and external stakeholder to maximise tradeIdentify challenges, trends and opportunitiesMaintain Data and SystemsCollate Information and AssumptionsDevelop and Maintain the ForecastForecasting to align with prospective ordersReach Consensus through AlignmentShare and Publish the ForecastTrack and Manage Demand Continuous improvement Analysis of historical and current performanceUnderstand market / product trends as well as department focus that could impact demandLiaise with suppliers with regards to long term tactical plansImplementation and review against long term tactical plans People Management Conduct workforce planning to ensure the team is suitably staffed to meet functional objectives taking into account various internal and external factorsImplement, drive and manage all people development initiatives linked to the HR Strategy including performance management, succession planning, talent management etc. to ensure the team’s performance meets the required standardsSet medium to long term goals and objectives for the relevant area of control and monitor progress against thesePlan, organise, lead and control subordinate's activities to ensure functional objectives are met or exceededAssure stable employee relations by managing conflict and creating a positive and performing working environment Teamwork / https://protool.gumtree.co.za/external-link-browser.html?urlaHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZGl0dG8uam9icy9qb2IvZ3VtdHJlZS8zNTIzMzkzMzczP3NvdXJjZT1ndW10cmVl&jid374679&xid3523393373 Apply Now

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