MRP Zone Specialist

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The Key Purpose of this role is to support the long-term planning of raw materials within the zone to meet inventory policy and manage CWC to meet Zone and Global targets. They play a crucial role in ensuring that materials levels are appropriate for Inventory Policy while supporting Zone Cash Flow and Service Level
 

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop/Implement/Manage the (MRP) strategy for the AFR Zone to optimize the planning and procurement of raw materials
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, production, finance, and inventory management, to monitor and evaluate inventory performance to ensure compliance
• with zone and global targets (Including and not limited to DIO, CWC & Materials OOR, Raw Materials SCOH)
• Manage inventory valuation on the balance sheet and implement strategies to optimize inventory holding costs (CWC)
• Utilize MRP systems and software to track and analyse inventory data, identify trends, and make data-driven decisions.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to resolve any issues related to material availability, quality, or delivery
• Collaborate with Procurement to stay updated with industry trends, market conditions, and regulatory requirements to proactively identify potential risks or opportunities.
• Prepare regular reports and presentations to communicate key performance metrics, supply chain insights, and improvement recommendations to management and senior leadership
• Ensure Inventory Policy is routinely reviewed and is up to date in accordance with Zone and/or Global Requirements
• Support Zone LCP as a Zone Pillar Owner (Including and Not Limited to MRP and Inventory Policy)
• Manage and support the implementation and use of Zone reporting tools for Materials Management

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Effective numeracy and analytical skills & problem-solving skills at operational, tactical and
• strategic levels
• Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity
• Good communicator across all levels within and external to the organization
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to build rapport and influence across all levels in the
• organization
• Excellent self-management practices with a pro-active, energetic and committed approach
• Excellent presentation and report drafting skills
• Excellent analytical understanding and strong excel capabilities advantageous
• Ability to manage multiple streams of information optimally with attention to detail
• An orientation towards the quantitative disciplines of mathematics, statistics and
• economics would be advantageous

Minimum Requirements:

• 3-Year Bachelor level degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or a related field.
• 1-2 years planning experience advantageous

Additional Information:

• BAND: VI

SAB/ABInBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with ABInBev employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/relevant information as criteria for short-listing