Demand Planner

6 months ago


Johannesburg, South Africa TAC Recruitment Full time

Execute the demand planning (forecasting and inventory) requirements process for developing and executing demand plan and inventory plans that will enable the division to meet sales and service objectives.

**Key Functions**
- Forecasting and inventory analysis
- New product launches and promotions
- Designing and generating weekly and monthly statistical forecast reports
- Continuously improving forecasting techniques, method, and approach
- Relating and measuring the impact of forecast accuracy
- Evolving and maintaining documentation and standard operating procedures for demand planning processes and systems.
- Conduct current and future forecasting analysis, ensuring forecasting processes and methods are followed.
- Assemble and analyse all data pertinent to creating the sales forecast (master data, historical sales, market trends, seasonality and promotions).
- Establish and utilize best methods (statistical models and software tools) in creating forecasts and respective inventory targets.
- Make recommended adjustments to forecast and inventory targets based on changes in demand and market trends.
- Prepare, report, and communicate forecast and inventory measurements to management (forecast accuracy, inventory plan vs. targets).
- Monitor SKU levels and recommend SKU rationalization initiatives in the future

**Requirements**:

- Bachelor level degree in Sciences or Commercial or similar
- 3- 5 years related experience
- Background in master scheduling, forecasting, procurement and planning.
- Excellent presentation and report drafting skills
- Analytical understanding and strong Excel capabilities
- Strong knowledge of demand planning process within the FMCG sector
- Occasional travel within the Africa zone may be required

For more information please contact:
**Melani Kemp


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