T2 Planner at International Breweries

The key purpose of this role is to optimize the efficiency of our delivery operations by planning and executing the route of delivery for captured orders, escalate order mix issues and report planned load, ensuring timely planning and productivity by planning orders to trucks while ensuring compliance with standard operating processes in line with DPO standards.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the CXC core supervisor and Depots/Plants to set-up & maintain inter-related system platforms and master data maintained in SAP system and used as export into planning system
• Collaborate with the CXC and expediting team to gather delivery requirements, including order, truck availability, volumes, and special instructions.
• Ensure master data accuracy at all times to ensure a smooth planning process and optimal plan for Depots to execute
• Utilize route planning software and tools to design optimized delivery routes that minimize distance, time, and resource usage.
• Coordinate closely with the distribution team to ensure routes are aligned with driver availability, vehicle capacities, and overall operational constraints.
• Proactively identify potential route  risk disruptions and work with stakeholders to develop contingency plans.
• Analyze historical route data and performance metrics to identify areas for continuous improvement in route planning and execution.
• Maintain accurate records of route plans, changes, and execution outcomes for reporting and analysis purposes.
• Support initiatives to enhance overall transportation efficiency, including evaluating new technologies and process improvements.
• Identify, promptly escalate and strictly follow up any order mix issues with CXC
• All documentation accurately and comprehensively completed.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders
• Daily pre and post handshake with Depots to agree on orders to be planned and planned routes

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Strong and assertive
• Compliance driven
• Proactive
• Strong work ethic: Setting and achieving goals
• Dependable: Consistently following through
• Positive attitude: Creating a good environment.
• Self-motivated: Working effectively with little direction
• Team-oriented: Making the most out of collaboration
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities simultaneously

Minimum Requirements:

• Min. of B.Sc./ B.Tech/HND in a related field
• 1 Year experience in logistics and supply chain function
• Computer Literate
• MS Office