We are hiring!

 

We are on the lookout for an experienced Distribution Planner to  co-ordinate the daily distribution plan and resolve all order management to ensure customer requirements are met.

  

As a Distribution Planner, you will be responsible for:

 

Customer Services

 

 

Alert the Sales Department of customer credit limits and any other delivery restrictions Co-ordinate regional distribution plan Constantly keep customers informed regarding the delivery status Highlight concerns regarding high customer stock levels in warehouses Provide proof of delivery to customers on request Co-ordinate Customer Service Requisition (CSR) process related to customer stock returns Maintain updated customer  Service Level Agreement’s (SLA)

 

Logistics

 

Manage the creation of the distribution plan to meet customer delivery requirements. Communicate with Transporters to chase Tender Acceptance/Rejection Manage the Regional Shipment Planning by checking that all flags have been executed Coordinate the movement of stock between Distribution centre (DC)’s and Mills as required. Extract and distribute daily logistics shipments i.e. Plan vs. Actual (Dropped loads) Manage the daily & weekly distribution plan, following customer feedback. Liaise with DC’s to discuss warehousing constraints Keep Customer Services Administrators (CSA)’s informed of delivery status by using Tracking & Trace Co-ordinate and ensure logistics CSR’s are kept at a minimum Manage Inbound Monitor (IDM); update vessels estimated time of arrival (ETA), including transhipping details

 

Reporting

 

Transport Planning vehicle scheduling (TPVS) matched Customer & DC stocks (stock reports) Daily & weekly logistics plan TPVS Shipments plan Tracking & Trace shipment report IDM reports

 

What are we looking for?

 

Relevant Diploma / Degree in Logistics At least three (3) years’ experience in logistics Sound SAP/APO/BW knowledge An advantage would be to have TPVS planning understanding

 

What’s in it for you?

 

Opportunity to work within a global organisation that continues to thrive in a rapidly changing world even after 80 years of existence learning and development programmes to fast-track your career within Sappi Market leading leave benefits Employee wellbeing benefits