Market Demand and Feedstock Management
Manage feed supply for market demand and respond to feed shortfall, opportunity realisation for feed surplus and/or changes in customer demand
Type
Domain
Competency Area
Supply Chain and Production Planning Management
Levels
Analyse data and reports on the demand and supply of feedstock availability to plan feed supply for market demand
Plan and schedule feedstock to meet production demand
Monitor feedstock and maintain appropriate levels, in line with demand
Take corrective actions for feed shortfall, opportunity realisation for feed surplus and/or changes in customer demand
Liaise with feedstock suppliers and build effective relationships
Use management information systems for feedstock management and control
Solve problems associated with feedstock issues
Evaluate data, reports and market trends on demand and feedstock availability to
Develop and circulate reports and data on feedstock supply and demand performance
Support the development of supplier tenders and contracts
Monitor supplier performance and take corrective actions to resolve performance problems
Liaise with internal stakeholders on feedstock-related matters
Carry out feedstock inventory audits
Lead teams associated with feedstock management activities
Lead the negotiation of supplier contracts
Advise and review corrective actions for feed shortfall, opportunity realisation for feed surplus and/or changes in customer demand
Build effective strategic supplier partnerships
Build predictive models based on historical market demand trends, market changes and competitive forces
Manage supplier performance and take corrective actions to resolve supply issues
Review market economics and feedstock pricing to make best value purchasing decisions
Analyse feedstock performance data and recommend improvements
Review and recommend latest technologies and software systems for effective management of feedstock
Review feedstock inventory audits