Demand Planning Manager

1 month ago


Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Isilumko Staffing Full time
Job Title: Demand Planning Manager

Isilumko Staffing is seeking an experienced Demand Planning Manager to lead our supply chain efforts and drive successful business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Forecasting Excellence: Develop and implement demand forecasting models to predict future demand for specific products and services.
  • Effective Communication: Collaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate demand planning information and insights to stakeholders.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with supply planners, supply chain management, operations, finance, quality assurance, and product development teams to gather relevant data and insights on demand.
  • Influential Decision-Making: Drive cross-functional collaboration to influence demand on the supply chain, prioritizing demand for order fulfillment based on business objectives and customer segmentation.
  • Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP): Act as the demand owner/representative in all NHLS sales and operations planning processes to facilitate demand-supply balancing analysis.
  • Reporting and Analytics: Prepare reports and statistics related to demand planning and forecasting, managing forecast models, analyzing trends, and maintaining accurate data.
  • Performance Measurement: Develop and measure key performance indicators to assess the effectiveness of demand planning and forecasting, driving continuous improvement.
  • Strategic Support: Support business, marketing, inventory, finance, or production strategies and identify organizational/supply chain improvement opportunities to meet market needs.
  • Risk Management: Review and assess risks related to supply and demand variability, identifying opportunities to manage and mitigate risks.
  • Technology Integration: Develop, implement, and utilize tools and technology for managing and analyzing the supplier portfolio.
  • Stakeholder Relations: Cultivate and maintain constructive working relationships with all stakeholders.
  • Leadership and Development: Coach and mentor staff as required, providing leadership in day-to-day administrative tasks.
Requirements & Competencies:
  • Degree/Diploma: Supply Chain Management/Public Management/Logistics/Commerce, NQF LEVEL 6.
  • Experience: 8 years of Demand Planning experience, with at least 5 years in a Managerial or supervisory role.
  • Knowledge: Supply Chain Management, PFMA, and treasury regulations.
  • Familiarity: Applicable policies and procedures, Economics, and Accounting.
  • Skills: Proficient in relevant tools and technology, knowledge of customer service principles, Forecasting, and Demand Principles.
  • Personal Qualities: Analytical and critical thinking skills, strong verbal and written communication skills, problem-solving and numerical skills, exceptional attention to detail, advanced computer literacy, effective presentation skills, and customer service relations expertise.


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