Planning Assistant

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Planning Assistant

Tiger Brands Durban

Description

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE:

Key Attributes and Competencies

Inventory Management

•Ensure all 3rd parties are notified of the dates of stock counts and deadlines of when completed counts should be sent back.

•Ensure all counts are sent submitted on or before deadline date.

•Timeously resolving all materials variances issues.

•Conducting stock counts a various 3rd parties.

•Conducting preliminary stock variance report, request second and third counts when required.

•Capturing stock counts.

•Filing all stock count related document.

•Ensuring all system transaction are completed timeously (InterOrg, Sub-inventory transfer etc)

•Coordinate and liaise with factory personnel to ensure all raw and packaging materials requested by 3rd parties are prepared, loaded and cleared by securities.

•Track and flag materials close to expiry with planning team.

•Ensure timely disposal of expired materials.

Transport

•Coordinating with 3rd party co-packers, Transport Operator and warehouse on delivery of finished after production.

•Monitor deliver schedules and that all deliveries are made on time.

•Arranging for all stock which is less than full truck loads is co-loaded with other Tiger Business Units.

Receiving stock

•Verify that PODs match stock received.

•Arrange for stock to be receipted on system.

•Prepare batches for raw and packaging material consumption.

•Collect and verify that completions are printed correctly, submit to security managers.

•Resolve issues relating to generation of completion stickers

 

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Key Professional Competencies

§Core knowledge – Transport execution, Warehousing, Transport planning, Supply Chain collaboration, Supplier relationship management, Cost management & ZBB, Quality management

Key foundational competencies

§Academic – Analytical skill, Financial acumen, Commercial acumen, Project Management, Risk management, Problem solving, Decision making

§Leadership – Leading with Integrity and respect, Managing change, Driving long-term results, Taking the Tiger perspective, Staying a Step-Ahead

§Personal Effectiveness – Effective communication, Interpersonal skills, Integrity, Creativity, Continuous learning

 

Minimum Experience & Qualifications

§Function – 3+ years experience in Core areas

§Industry –  Experience in FMCG industry desirable

§Qualification – National Diploma / B.Com (Transport / Logistics / Supply Chain)

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§WHAT YOU WILL BE MEASURED ON

§OTIF performance

§Costs-to-Serve variance (Standard vs. Actual)

§On Shelf availability

§3PL Performance

 

About Us

Tiger Brands is proudly Africa’s largest listed manufacturers of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). We impact lives every day with our iconic, award-winning brands. Our core business is the manufacture, market and distribute 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.


Overview

Job Title Planning Assistant
Experience
Vacancy
Job Type Contractor
Status
Posted Date 07 April 2025
Close Date 04 September 2025
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Location Durban