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Supply Planning Lead - CFB

Cape Town, South Africa; Germiston, South AfricaFull-time2026-11-05 → 2026-11-11

Core

Lead end-to-end supply planning for the Convenience Foods and Beverages portfolio to optimize service, inventory, capacity, and cost across the manufacturing network.

Role type

Senior Supply Planning Lead (FMCG/Manufacturing)

Builds

Integrated supply plans, capacity strategies, and inventory optimization models for food and beverage products.

Domain

Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) / Manufacturing Supply Chain

Required skills

Supply chain planning, S&OP/IBP facilitation, capacity planning, inventory optimization, team leadership, stakeholder influence, scenario modeling, working capital management, process governance.

Preferred skills

Experience across multiple categories/plants, digital transformation in supply chain, innovation launch support.

Technologies

ERP systems, Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) tools, Excel/BI tools for scenario modeling.

Responsibilities

Lead the end-to-end supply planning process to deliver optimum service and operational performance. Manage and develop a high-performing team of Supply Planners. Own and facilitate the monthly Supply Review process. Drive alignment between demand, supply, manufacturing capacity, and inventory strategies. Lead capacity planning, constraint management, and scenario modelling. Drive inventory optimization and working capital performance. Establish governance, planning standards, and KPI management. Lead continuous improvement and digital transformation initiatives.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with team leadership