Demand Planner
7 months ago
**COMPANY DESCRIPTION**
We are a global specialty and branded pharmaceutical company, improving the health of patients across the world through our high quality and affordable medicines. Active at every stage of the value chain, we are uniquely diversi?ed by geography, product and manufacturing capability.
Aspen is a dynamic organisation built on entrepreneurial strength and forward-thinking minds. We attract high performing individuals who are passionate about their career and have a desire to exceed expectations. At aspen, not only do we source for the best talent but we also provide a host of opportunities for continuous development.
The Group’s key business segments are Manufacturing and Commercial Pharmaceuticals comprising Regional Brands and Sterile Focus Brands. We have approximately 9 100 employees at 69 established offices in over 50 countries and we improve the health of patients in more than 150 countries through our high quality, affordable medicines.
**OBJECTIVE**: The purpose of this role is to facilitate the forecasting and supply planning process. Act as a focal point to improve forecast accuracy and ensure optimal inventory levels.
**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Supply and Demand Planning**
- Responsible for monthly forecasting in collaboration with Marketing and ensuring maintenance of a 24 month rolling forecast in the JE planning system.
- Use statistical forecasting to derive baseline demand after correcting lost sales history.
- Analyze historic performance and planned strategies/activities to identify areas of opportunity or risk.
- Present forecast accuracy at monthly forecasting meetings highlighting products where forecast accuracy is below target.
- Facilitate continuity of supply by performing a monthly supply plan review and collaborating with sites.
- Ensure that optimum required inventory levels are maintained to support the sales whilst mindful of impact of excess stocks on working capital.
- Ensure Item Master data integrity is maintained.
- Ensure that divisional stock allocations are maintained on Baan.
**QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE**:
- Matric
- Post matric qualification in Supply Chain/Diploma in Supply Chain/Production Inventory Management/Certified Inventory Management
- 2-3 years planning experience Pharmaceutical / FMCG experience
- Customer Service
- Statistical tool knowledge
- ERP Systems
- Qlikview
**ASPEN COMPETENCIES**:
- Business: Performance Driven & Make Good Decisions
- People: Teamwork and Diversity
- Self: Contribute Special Expertise, Take action with Integrity
**SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES**:
- Good Knowledge of Business
- Good Planning Skills
- Good Product knowledge
- Industry knowledge
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Deadline
- Planning
- Analytical skills
- Administration skills
- Accuracy
- Attention to detail
- Report writing
- Information seeking
**BEHAVIOURS**:
- Time management, problem solving, team player, good communication skills, interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, initiative, energetic
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