Manager: Demand Planning

3 weeks ago

Johannesburg, South Africa Tipp Focus Full time

**Key Job Responsibility**
Forecast the demand for particular products and/ or services in terms of rands and product mix to drive supply chain activities for a particular future period of time.

Timely communicate information to all stakeholders using the appropriate communication method.

Consult with functional teams, such as supply planners, supply chain management, operations, finance, quality assurance and product development to obtain relevant data and insights on demand.

Drives cross-functional collaboration to influence the demand on the supply chain and prioritize demand for order fulfilment based on business objectives and customer segmentation.

Participate as the demand owner/representative in all client sales and operations planning process, to enable demand -supply balancing analysis.

Prepare reports and statistics related to the demand planning and forecasting function.

Manage forecast models, analyse trends, manage forecast tools, and maintain accurate data.

Develop and measure key performance indicators to track and evaluate forecasts made, to assist in assessing the effectiveness of the demand planning and forecasting function, and to work towards continuous improvement.

Support business, marketing, inventory, finance or production strategies and organizational /supply chain improvement opportunities to meet market needs.

Review and assess risk to supply and demand variability and identify opportunities to manage and mitigate risks.

Develop, implement and use tools and technology for managing and analysing the supplier portfolio.

Develop and maintain constructive and co-operative working relationships with all stakeholders.

Coach and mentor staff as required.

Direct day to day administrative tasks

**Minimum requirements & key competency**

Degree/Diploma in Supply Chain Management/Public management/Logistics/ Commerce, NQF LEVEL 6

8 (eight) years Demand Planning experience of which 5 (five) years should be in a Managerial or supervisory role

Knowledge of Supply Chain Management

Knowledge of PFMA and treasury regulations

Knowledge of applicable policies and procedures

Knowledge of Economics and Accounting

Relevant tools and technology

Knowledge of customer service principles

Knowledge of Forecasting and Demand Principles

Analytical and critical thinking

Verbal and Written communication Skills

Problem solving Skills

Numerical Skills

Attention to detail

Advanced Computer Literacy

Presentation Skills

Customer Service Relations.

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