Job title : Planning Manager (Customer & Deployment)
Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg
Deadline : September 30, 2025
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- We’re seeking a Planning Manager (Customer & Deployment) to drive success NBL Head Office in Bryanston, Johannesburg. This role is designed to minimise costs and maximise service levels for stock deliveries to customers and AVI DCs. Streamline processes and enable informed Supply Chain decisions through analytics and reporting. Lead the outbound planning team, maintain strong relationships with customer DCs and logistics partners, manage daily 3rd-party transport, and track KPIs to drive continuous improvement.
Reporting Structure :
Reports to : National Planning ManagerDirect Reports : 4Key Areas of Impact :
Supply Chain Analytics
Identify improvement opportunities in supply chain processesDrive a culture of continuous improvement within supply chainEnd-to-end facilitation of improvement initiativesSupply Chain Technology and Support
Involvement in all SAP projects related to supply chainInvolvement in Barnton Deployment modules and any other technology enablementDrive ERP master data to be updated, accurate and relevantDrive planning master data and update parameters for accuracy and relevancePeople Management
Review and assess individual performance agreementsProvide training material for trainingEnsure appropriate staffing and processes are in place to allow for staff development, succession planning and collaborative teams.Train employees to possess technical skill set for their positions as well as cross-skilling to ensure backup for team members.Primary Transport Management their outputs and their claims process
Determine monthly key performance indicators with 3rd party transportersManage outstanding claims older than 30 daysMonthly Transport reportDaily and weekly reconciliationsProvide budget inputsCustomer and DC Order Management
Drive customer ordering behaviourFast and efficient resolution of queries to maintain service levelsMaximise direct factory deliveriesEnsure all loads are fully utilizedSave logistics costsOptimise ordering quantitiesDeployment planning
Minimize stock-outsMaximise service levelsMaximise direct factory deliveriesMinimise stock write-offsEnsure no factories are stopped because of full feeder storesEnsure that the DC pallet, and receiving capacities are not exceededWhat It Takes to Succeed :
Experience that set you up for success :
Background of deployment and customer DC planning at least 10 years experienceExperience managing teamsCustomer experience / MRP / DRPManufacturing experienceProcess and systems experienceQualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success :
The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree Logistics / Supply Chain Mgt / Industrial EngineeringAdditional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success :
Advanced Microsoft Excel (Reporting, Pivot, Lookups)SAP Material Master (MM) Module, Sales Module, PO & ReportingBarnton DeploymentSQL (Sales Business Intelligence report)Experience with external transporter providersRegional customer visits (6 monthly)Overtime when needed and after-hours availabilityDeadline : 30th September,2025
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