SNP Planner Job at Ab InBev

SNP Planner – AB InBev (March 2025)

At AB InBev, dreaming big is part of our DNA. It defines our culture, drives our innovation, and shapes our future. We’re always looking ahead, finding new ways to create memorable moments. Our team thrives on passion, talent, and curiosity, and we provide the resources and opportunities to help every individual reach their full potential. When we combine your strengths with ours, the possibilities are limitless. Are you ready to be part of a team that dreams as big as you do?

Role Overview

As an SNP Planner, your primary responsibility is to develop short-term brewing and packaging plans that align with forecasted sales. You’ll be responsible for optimizing stock levels to maximize GLY (Good Lager Yield) while adhering to inventory policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimize production and allocation to prevent stock shortages while identifying potential challenges early.
• Develop and present weekly and daily unconstrained production plans to Distribution Centers (DCs) based on LCP (Logistics Capacity Planning) requirements for the next 1-14 days.
• Conduct scenario planning, analyzing various inventory levels and mitigating potential lost sales.
• Serve as the primary link between supply and demand teams, ensuring seamless coordination.
• Balance short-term capacity, cost, and capability while maintaining service levels and supporting the commercial plan.
• Convert production plans from breweries into KPI-driven strategies, including GLY, NST (Net Stock Turn), and OAE (Overall Asset Effectiveness), ensuring clear understanding across teams.
• Develop and release short-term brewing, distilling, and packaging plans, ensuring a balance between demand and capacity.
• Coordinate brewhouse, racking, filtration, distilling, and blending schedules to maintain adequate beer and spirits stock levels for packaging.
• Establish, monitor, and adjust brewing, distilling, and packaging schedules to ensure brand-specific inventory availability at all times.
• Ensure the necessary resources—such as raw materials, packaging, and workforce—are in place to execute schedules efficiently.

Data Management & Optimization

• Maintain master and transactional data within the system, ensuring accuracy in stock levels, production plans, transfers, and sales orders.
• Oversee product parameters, including inventory policies, procurement strategies, lot sizes, production costs, and lead times.
• Optimize transportation logistics by managing policies, costs, and lane efficiencies.

Performance Tracking & Reporting

• Adhere to daily, weekly, and monthly meeting routines in line with LCP guidelines.
• Standardize processes through Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensure continuous improvement using Operational Work Diagnoses (OWDs).
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) regularly and apply problem-solving techniques when performance falls below targets.
• Publish accurate reports in accordance with LCP guidelines and internal requirements.
• Actively participate in DPO (Dynamic Planning and Optimization) routines and processes.

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Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of linear programming and optimization analytics is an advantage.
• Experience in planning tools, distribution strategies, and supplier management.
• Ability to analyze sales trends, understand manufacturing processes, and translate insights into production strategies.
• Proven ability to work with senior stakeholders, particularly in manufacturing.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to manage complexity and ambiguity.
• Customer-focused mindset with strong communication skills at all levels.
• High resilience and ability to perform under pressure in an operational environment.
• Adaptable, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or Commerce.
• 2-3 years of relevant experience (preferred).

Additional Information

• Job Level: Band VIII
• Equal Opportunity Employer: AB InBev is committed to employment equity and ensures all appointments align with talent requirements.

How to Apply

This is a full-time position. To submit your application, please follow the link provided below.

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