Manager Purchasing Planning - EM South

To convert demand to supply, delivering on time availability and inventory performance targets COTA (Confirmed on Time Availability), LOTA (Launch on Time Availability), ATP (Available to Promise), and Inventory for the business, controlled within given cost constraints. This management role within the Purchasing (Product Supply Interface) department will work in partnership with South Africa Supply Chain Management, PSC, Demand Planning and Commercial teams.

• Collaborate with Demand Planning and market Supply Chain Management to manage buying volume in line with the input demand plan and Integrated Business Planning guidance
• Executing the buy, accountable for the direction and day-to-day management of performance and development activities
• Analyse purchase order reports to create transparency of product availability, and Inventory performance to the various levels of the organization
• Drive decision making and action to mitigate risks and maximize opportunities with business partners
• Translate commercial needs related to availability and inventory into Supply Chain requirements/solutions
• Drive market review of parameters and planning tactics to support optimized availability
• Secure targeted availability with focus on critical products and NOS (Never Out of Stock) supply models
• Maintain and foster cross-department/function Processes and Policies to deliver business quality and control
• Support implementation of key SCM/Product Supply initiatives

• Market SCM (Supply Chain Management) (Order Fulfilment, Market Ops and Optimization, Supply Chain Development and DC Ops)
• Market Demand Planning
• Global Supply Chain
• Marketing and Concept to Consumer

• Good understanding of supply chain principle and demand/supply models
• Service-minded and consumer/customer oriented in decision taking-process
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good communication skills with proven ability to interact and influence
• Ability to drive process improvements
• Strong team player and ability to work cross functionally in a matrix organization to achieve goals and objectives
• Good knowledge of MS Office and Supply Chain Planning and Execution software applications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in supply chain management or in the areas of business administration, logistics, planning and information systems.
• 7 - 10 years of experience in supply chain management, operations or planning, preferably in the Accessories, Apparel or Footwear industries.