Supply Chain Manager / Business Planner (Flexible Packaging) – Polytanks Ghana
Job Description
Company: Polytanks Ghana
Business Unit: Ghana
Job Location:
Production , Plastics & Packaging
19 days left
Position: Supply Chain Manager / Business Planner (Flexible Packaging)
Business Vertical: Flexible Packaging
Location: Ghana
Role Overview
Role will be responsible for the end-to-end flow of materials, from sourcing required raw material to the final delivery of finished products. It will bridge the gap between sales demand and manufacturing capacity, ensuring that production remains efficient, inventory levels are optimized, and customer deadlines are met.
ROLE SUMMARY
- The primary objective is to synchronize demand and supply while maintaining high machine efficiency.
- This role oversees procurement, production planning, Measuring EDD (Expected Delivery Dates) and logistics to ensure a seamless flow of goods at the lowest possible cost.
- Maintaining the DIO of 60 days and managing the inventory cycle closely with Procurement departments.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Strategic Business Planning
Demand Forecasting
Analyse historical sales data and market trends to build accurate forecasts, particularly for peak seasons.
Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)
Lead monthly S&OP meetings with sales, finance, and production to align available capacity with customer requirements.
Risk Management
Identify potential supply chain disruptions, such as resin or film shortages or freight delays, and develop contingency plans.
Monitoring of EDD & OEE
Ensure to collect the required data from each process to monitor and report EDD & OEE on daily basis.
2. Production Planning & Scheduling
Capacity Management
Convert sales orders into actionable production schedules, ensuring optimal use of machineries across all Flexibles units.
Lead Time Management
Determine realistic lead times for customer service based on current plant backlogs and material availability.
Bottleneck Resolution
Promptly address and resolve scheduling issues to minimize production delays and machine downtime.
3. Procurement & Inventory Control
Raw Material Sourcing
Manage relationships with vendors/procurement departments to ensure a steady supply of all inputs.
Inventory Optimization
Maintain material stock levels, including inks, adhesives, chemicals, solvents, resins and films to prevent over-capitalization while avoiding stockouts.
Supplier Performance
Use scorecards to monitor supplier reliability, quality, and on-time delivery performance and guide procurement team accordingly.
4. Logistics & Distribution
Vehicle Management
Ensure the internal vehicles are allocated properly for customer deliveries and inter unit transfer of goods. If needed, hire the external vehicles from reliable party.
Delivery Performance
Monitor and improve On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) metrics to ensure customer satisfaction.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS
Education
Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or Industrial Engineering.
Experience
10+ years in supply chain & production planning experience, ideally within the Flexible packaging industry.
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in ERP systems / (SAP).
- Advanced Excel skills (Pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data modeling).
Certifications
Association and/or membership to Professional SCM bodies and Lean Six Sigma certifications are highly desirable.
Soft Skills
Strong analytical thinking, negotiation abilities, and the capacity to remain calm under pressure.
Expat Benefits:
Savings Potential: $2500-$3000 per month based on the experience (offshore net savings shall be paid on a quarterly basis to candidate’s designated account)
Variable Component: As per company policy
Local Allowance (Food Allowance): As per company policy and paid on Monthly basis.
Visa Status: Individual
Accommodation: Fully Furnished and company provided as per policy
Transport: Company provided car and driver as per policy
Medical: At actuals and as per policy
Minimum Service Period: 24 months
Leave: 30 Calendar days per annum