CONA Specialist - HQ Bryanston

The South African Breweries SAB · Gauteng

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End Date: September 15, 2026

Key Roles and Responsibilities

  • Publish an optimized monthly long term production plan from M+2 with at least a rolling 12 months incorporating WSNP handover
  • Monthly Production plan with cost and allocation optimization solving for lost sales down to DC level
  • Manage key Supply Planning KPI's & Costs T1 VLC; CONA & Allocation Efficiency; WSNP efficiency
  • Lead and prepare Supply Review deck in accordance with TOR and
  • Sign off on monthly inventory LE's to cash flow team
  • Ensure monthly 'handshake' on S&OP process between WSNP & CONA teams as well as with the Supply team
  • Attending all S&OP routines and S&OE
  • Input analysis - demand publish accuracy
  • Input analysis – capacity, capability, line speeds, NPD and project timelines.
  • Output analysis – Lost sales
  • Output analysis – IR movements and T1 cost

Key Attributes and Competencies

  • Effective numeracy and analytical skills & problem solving at both operational and tactical levels
  • Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills required across different levels of seniority in the organization
  • Strong negotiation skills and ability to build rapport and influence across all levels in the organisation
  • Excellent self management practices with a pro-active, energetic and committed approach
  • Excellent analytical understanding and strong excel capabilities advantageous
  • Ability to manage multiple streams of information optimally with attention to detail

Minimum Requirements

  • Candidate should have a Bachelor's degree with a preference but not restricted to Supply Chain, Engineering, Mathematics, Economics qualifications
  • A minimum of 5-year Planning experience required.
  • An orientation towards the quantitative disciplines of mathematics, statistics and economics would be advantageous
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