On behalf of our clients, Repi-Wilmar, we are looking for a Supply Planner candidate to be located in Addis Ababa.

Salary– Will not be a problem for the right fit

Work Location – Addis Ababa, Ayertena

Job Detail

• To ensure that supply planning is consistent and optimized versus the forecasts/demand planning.

• To maintain correct planning parameters in order to drive the SAP/APO planning system and optimize our Inventory by calculating and maintaining the planning systems in the ERPs such as the inventory parameters, safety stock, reorder point, lot size, lead-time, and replenishment strategies.

• To monitor and optimize lead times and minimum order quantities with all suppliers working together with procurement by defining annual order quantities plan and delivering rolling forecasts to suppliers and sites

• To implement inventory management strategies, guidelines, and processes to ensure inventory is planned at optimal level to meet target turns

• To manage high levels of inventory in stock using data-backed solutions to reduce stockouts while controlling capital usage

• To define, plan, update, and ensure compliance with the Replenishment Strategy and supply Chain Parameters (stocking policy, time-phased safety stock, forecast upload, and consumption rules, reorder point, ramp up/downlinked to strategic inventory and anticipation stocks, lead-time) & ensure master data consistency to achieve expected customer service while optimizing the health & level of inventory.

• To assist in formulating the long or short-term rolling inventory plan to identify risks and opportunities

• To manage ad-hoc supply planning issues as they arise

• To prepare shipment plans for the local and import deliveries

• To effectively track the movement of overseas shipments for on-time

• To control excess, destructions, and obsolescence inventory and develop action plans and strategies to minimize and avoid it

• To generate and analyze reports on key supply chain metrics, such as inventory turns, fill rates, and lead times, to identify areas for improvement and make data-driven decisions.

• To collaborate with finance and accounting teams to manage cash flow and ensure inventory investments are aligned with business goals

• To conduct financial risk assessment decisions relating to inventory, conduct root cause analysis when necessary.

• To ensure effective and proper Inventory, Purchase Order & Master Data management in SAP

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in supply planning role

• Bachelor or Master in Supply chain management or related

• Knowledge and experience in SAP

How to apply:

If you're interested in this role, email your PDF/Word CV and a brief cover letter to info@ethiocv.com until October 31st, 2023

• Please write the Job Title (Supply Planner |Repi-Wilmar)) in your email subject line.

• No calls or walk-ins.

• Only qualified candidates will be contacted