DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. The Procurement Planner is responsible for maintaining targeted stock levels across all SKUs to ensure optimal service levels throughout the Pedros network while minimizing total supply chain costs
2. The role requires close collaboration with Suppliers, Distribution Centres, Production, Operations, Marketing, NPD, Finance, QA, and the broader Procurement Team to proactively prevent supply interruptions and support business continuity
3. Execute forward planning for peaks, LTOs, promotions, and product launches in alignment with business expectations and cross-functional inputs
4. Anticipate risks and develop plans to ensure stable supply during critical trading periods
5. Develop the consolidated supply plan for input into the company-wide S&OP process
6. Identify gaps, risks, and opportunities, providing sound recommendations to the Procurement Team
7. Consolidate and prepare KPI packs for Procurement meetings
8. Develop a national supply plan across all depots by balancing supplier capability, network capacity (warehousing & transport), forecasted demand, and production constraints
9. Establish and maintain planning standards (days of cover, min/max levels, warehouse constraints, transport routes) and planning tools (Forecast & Replenishment, OUTL, Min/Max)
10. Identify supply/demand exceptions and develop scenario plans (e.g., pricing adjustments, stock builds, shortage recovery plans)
11. Drive the SOPO process through accurate stock, inbound, and transport routing updates.
12. Lead discussions with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure long‑term production meets projected demand
13. Consolidate regional warehouse requirement plans into a national plan for decision-making.
14. Provide weekly and daily planning views during peak periods
15. Oversee and optimize consolidated transport movements
16. Conduct periodic (and daily during shortages) reviews of demand, stock cover, and replenishment needs across all regions and depots
17. Provide guidance on replenishment priorities by SKU, supplier, region, or depot
18. Maintain the inventory optimization model and determine minimum stock targets per SKU/DC using key variables (forecast accuracy, factory reliability, production cycle time, lead times, service levels)
19. Support a “Planning for Profit” philosophy to improve service levels, profitability, and transport cost efficiency
20. Manage stakeholder expectations through clear and consistent communication
21. Periodically review and recommend adjustments to stock level targets for operational planning and budgeting
22. Review stock targets quarterly and recommend adjustments where performance gaps exist
23. Assess and identify high‑risk, slow-moving, damaged, and obsolete stock at all holding points
24. Drive proactive reduction of risk stock and coordinate management of aged, slow-moving, and obsolete inventory with Planning, Procurement, and Operations
25. Monitor network-wide stock health and develop corrective action plans where required
26. Support the introduction of innovation into the supply chain by ensuring appropriate stock cover before launch
27. Assist in the phase-out of discontinued items and ensure appropriate stock bleed‑out
28. Report weekly on obsolete stock and clearance plans
29. Ensure new product stock is received on schedule for go-live
30. Process, track, and resolve supplier claims related to shortages, damages, pricing discrepancies, or quality issues
31. Verify claims through review of POs, delivery notes, invoices, and logistics documents
32. Work with suppliers and internal teams to establish liability and ensure compliance with contracts and policies
33. Maintain accurate records of claims and communicate outcomes to stakeholders
34. Identify recurring issues and collaborate with Procurement, Logistics, and Quality teams to prevent reoccurrence
35. Report claim trends to support supplier performance improvement
36. Update and distribute KPI scorecards weekly/monthly
37. Issue agreed national Supply Chain reports as required
38. Analyse KPI variances, provide insights, and recommend corrective actions
39. Prepare Procurement report packs and manage associated meeting minutes
40. Take ownership of tasks, deadlines, and self-development
41. Ensure continuity of work during team member absences
42. Monitor performance of trainees and interns and provide constructive feedback
43. Coach colleagues and support their development to achieve objectives
44. Ensure quality and productivity standards are consistently met
45. Communicate risks related to missed tasks or deadlines and provide suitable solutions
46. Demonstrate commitment to company values and support a collaborative team culture
47. Actively contribute to training initiatives and personal development
48. Participate in performance reviews and set clear, achievable goals
49. Maintain awareness of employee relations and take corrective action when required in line with policy and legislation

REQUIREMENTS: 

1. Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Economics, Supply Chain Management, or related field (preferred)
2. 4–5 years of solid operational experience in a planning function
3. Experience working with large data sets
4. Professional certification (e.g., SAPICS CPIM) advantageous
5. Strong analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills