Assistant Supply Planner

Our client, a leading player in the logistics and distribution industry, is seeking an analytical and proactive Assistant Supply Planner to join their Supply Chain team, based north of Durban. The successful candidate will assist with national supply planning across multiple hubs and depots, ensuring optimal product availability, efficient use of warehouse and transport capacity, and high levels of customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the development and maintenance of national supply plans across hubs and depots.
• Monitor demand forecasts, stock levels and inbound deliveries to identify potential shortages or excess stock.
• Identify supply and demand gaps and assist in developing solutions to minimise supply disruptions.
• Collaborate with warehouse, transport, operations and principal planning teams to ensure adequate stock and capacity.
• Assist with forward warehouse and transport capacity planning.
• Monitor supply chain KPIs, investigate variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate planning data and reporting using relevant systems and tools.
• Prepare weekly supply planning reports and contribute to initiatives aimed at improving supply chain efficiency and profitability.

Minimum Requirements

• Relevant degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or a related field.  
• SAPICS qualification would be advantageous.
• 2-3 years' operational experience in a planning function.
• Knowledge of supply chain planning principles, practices and tools.
• SAP experience is essential; ADEXA experience would be advantageous.
• Proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication, organisational and time-management abilities.

Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate will be proactive, detail-oriented and deadline-driven, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong interpersonal skills, a collaborative approach and a focus on customer service, cost optimisation and continuous improvement are essential.