Demand Planner
1 week ago
**Skills**:
- Demand PlanningSupply ChainWarehousing
**Industries**:
- Supply ChainWarehousing
**Description**:
**Our client based in Kyalami is seeking to employ a Demand Planner to do the following**:
Supports the Demand Planning Manager and Brands to develop the consensus forecast for the brands based on statistical forecast and sales & marketing activities such as promotions (GWP, local sets) and new product launches;
- Develops the SKU & aggregate forecast based on the in-market intelligence from the multifunctional teams (e.g. incorporating latest promotion plans, in-market performance of the new launches, competitive activities, macro market trends, customers’ plans, trade inventory etc.);
- Collaborates with Affiliate Inventory Managers and brand & sales team to manage and shape demand especially during extended out of stocks situations;
- Maintains the Demand Planning Attributes & Master data such as Characteristics Value Combinations (CVCs), Product lifecycle (PLC’s), Demand Type (DT), Strategic Indicator (SI), and History Start Date (HSD);
- Conduct New Product pre & post launch analysis with brands and regional demand planning team and recommend actions for future launches based on historical insights (pipeline, sell-in velocity, cannibalization, execution excellence);
- Leads the pre(Branded) SIOP meetings focusing on demand trends insights, building blocks assumptions, and share scenarios planning based on risks & opportunity assessments;- Conduct forecast analytics and share analysis insights and recommendations.
- Generate, analyze and communicate key reports and data throughout the region in line with regional strategy and local requirements.
**Skill Requirements / Personal Competencies**
- Knowledge of supply chain management concepts, i.e. Plan, Source, Make, Deliver and Return
- Strong analytical and problem solving abilities
- Proactive and a team player
- Continuously look for forecast accuracy improvement opportunities
- Critical thinking skills to identify where analysis is required & then do it
- Ability to work in a dynamic, pressurised environment
- Experience with Microsoft Office with strong experience in Excel (Advanced) and PowerPoint (Basic)
- Experience in and/or exposure to S&OP processes and procedures
- Excellent communication skills - both formal and informal
- Ability to communicate within all levels of the organisation
- Strong meeting facilitation skills
- Strong negotiating skills
- Knowledge of statistical modeling techniques
**Education and Experience**
- Bachelor’s Degree in related field
- SAP/ERP knowledge, APO would be advantageous
- Demand Planning systems knowledge
- 3 to 5 years planning experience
- APICS or other forecasting certification preferred
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