Planning Manager Customer & Deployment AVI Limited Johannesburg, Gauteng

Job Details
Division
National Brands Limited
Minimum experience
Mid-Senior
Company primary industry
FMCG
Job functional area
Supply Chain

Job Description

National Brands Limited (NBL), a leading subsidiary of AVI Limited, is one of South Africa’s top FMCG companies with iconic brands like Willards, Bakers, Five Roses, and House of Coffees. For over 173 years, NBL has been a key player in the South African food sector, expanding its reach across Southern Africa and delivering high-quality products that impact daily lives.

At NBL, we embrace a culture of high standards, teamwork, and accountability. Our employees are driven by excellence and innovation, always prioritising customer satisfaction. We celebrate our South African roots and foster a workplace where collaboration thrive.

Why Choose NBL?

Make an Impact: Influence daily lives through South Africa’s most iconic brands.
Innovative Growth: Help drive continuous improvement in product development and marketing.
Career Opportunities: Access diverse roles across world-class facilities in Isando, Rosslyn, Westmead, and Durban.
Collaborative Culture: Thrive in a supportive, team-focused environment with AVI’s backing.

Step Into a Role That Makes an Impact! We’re seeking a Planning Manager (Customer & Deployment) to drive success NBL Head Office in Bryanston, Johannesburg. This role is designed to minimise costs and maximise service levels for stock deliveries to customers and AVI DCs. Streamline processes and enable informed Supply Chain decisions through analytics and reporting. Lead the outbound planning team, maintain strong relationships with customer DCs and logistics partners, manage daily 3rd-party transport, and track KPIs to drive continuous improvement.

Reporting Structure:

Reports to: National Planning Manager
Direct Reports: 4

Key Areas of Impact:

Supply Chain Analytics

Identify improvement opportunities in supply chain processes
Drive a culture of continuous improvement within supply chain
End-to-end facilitation of improvement initiatives

Supply Chain Technology and Support

Involvement in all SAP projects related to supply chain
Involvement in Barnton Deployment modules and any other technology enablement
Drive ERP master data to be updated, accurate and relevant
Drive planning master data and update parameters for accuracy and relevance

People Management

Review and assess individual performance agreements
Provide training material for training
Ensure appropriate staffing and processes are in place to allow for staff development, succession planning and collaborative teams.
Train employees to possess technical skill set for their positions as well as cross-skilling to ensure backup for team members.

Primary Transport Management their outputs and their claims process

Determine monthly key performance indicators with 3rd party transporters
Manage outstanding claims older than 30 days
Monthly Transport report
Daily and weekly reconciliations
Provide budget inputs

Customer and DC Order Management

Drive customer ordering behaviour
Fast and efficient resolution of queries to maintain service levels
Maximise direct factory deliveries
Ensure all loads are fully utilized
Save logistics costs
Optimise ordering quantities

Deployment planning

Minimize stock-outs
Maximise service levels
Maximise direct factory deliveries
Minimise stock write-offs
Ensure no factories are stopped because of full feeder stores
Ensure that the DC pallet, and receiving capacities are not exceeded

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:

Background of deployment and customer DC planning at least 10 years experience
Experience managing teams
Customer experience / MRP / DRP
Manufacturing experience
Process and systems experience

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s Degree Logistics / Supply Chain Mgt / Industrial Engineering

Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:

Advanced Microsoft Excel (Reporting, Pivot, Lookups)
SAP Material Master (MM) Module, Sales Module, PO & Reporting
Barnton Deployment
SQL (Sales Business Intelligence report)
Experience with external transporter providers
Regional customer visits (6 monthly)
Overtime when needed and after-hours availability

Take the Next Step with NBL

Join a leader in FMCG with a proud history and exciting future. If you’re passionate about quality, innovation, and teamwork, NBL offers a rewarding career. Apply now and grow great brands, with us!

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Planning Manager Customer & Deployment
AVI Limited
Johannesburg, Gauteng
Permanent
Closing Date 30 September 2025