Commercial Forecasting Planner

3 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Vital Health Foods Full time

Develop forecasts and future demand by product with input from Sales, Marketing, and Operations at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons, as part of the demand planning function for Vital & Promeal. Leading and ensuring a forecast process is implemented and maintained.

**Responsibilities**:

- Review historical sales trends and budget updates, analyse and validate data
- Research demand drivers by liaising with Sales, Marketing, and Operations on promotions and new product launches
- Utilize a collaborative and consensus approach by working with Sales, Marketing, Operations, and customers to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts
- Prepare forecast data and use statistical modeling and error analysis techniques to improve forecasts
- Provide input to the Supply Planning organization in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs
- Monitor and maintain the plan
- Manage and track weekly sales patterns to identify trends
- Recommend adjustments to operational forecasts
- Provide insights on sales trends to the Key Accounts team.

Please note, this position is Gauteng based.
- A commercial degree is essential
- CPIM or BCOM is desired
- 10 years of Demand Planning experience in FMCG or retail environment
- Knowledge and understanding of Retailer Portals and Nielsen / IRI or other market data & product profitability is essential
- Extensive Power Bi experience
- Strong data-orientated thinking & planning
- Advanced Excel skills
- Proven commercial awareness & customer relationship management skills
- Excellent communication, planning & strategic thinking skills.

Please note, this position is Gauteng based.



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