Demand Planner

1 week ago

Cape Town, South Africa Prestige Cosmetics Group Full time

**Job Description - Demand Planner**

**Demand Planner - 3 Axes**

**Requirement: Detail-Oriented Planner**
We require a highly detail-oriented planner with proven experience managing a **large SKU base**, with specific knowledge of **skincare and / or make-up categories**. This role is critical to ensuring demand and supply are aligned across high-volume, fast-moving assortments with frequent launches, discontinuations, promotion, and seasonality shifts.

**Core Competencies and Responsibilities**
- ** SKU Complexity Management**- Skilled in handling **1,000+ active SKUs** simultaneously, across shades, sizes, and promotional items
- Ability to manage **Pareto split** (fast movers vs long-tail) while maintaining visibility on total portfolio
- ** Cosmetics/Makeup Experience**- Deep understanding of **launch cycles, discontinuations, phasing in & out of renovations**:

- Knowledge of retailer expectations in beauty (fill rates, on-counter availability, assortment grading)
- ** Systems & Tools**- Proficiency with **demand planning and replenishment tools** (e.g., Netstock, Blue Yonder, SAP APO, O9, or similar).
- Strong Excel/Power BI skills for building **SKU-level reports and dashboards**.
- Experience integrating ERP/WMS/BI flows (Syspro, Navision, SAP, Datascope, etc. preferred).
- ** Planning Discipline**- Creates detailed **forecasting files** by SKU, channel, and retailer.
- Monitors **sell-in vs sell-out**, GIT, and stock cover to balance working capital vs service levels.
- Runs weekly **S&OP cycles**, highlighting risks, stock-outs, and opportunities.
- ** Detail Orientation**- Meticulous in **data accuracy** (EANs, shade codes, retailer assortments).
- Capable of reviewing **supplier POs vs proforma invoices**, shipment delays, and promotional alignment.
- ** Culture and Leadership**

Personal DevelopmentLive the Company Values- Demonstrate commitment to the organisation by upholding and practicing its values in your daily work and interactions.
- Actively demonstrate drive, accountability & tenacious teamwork.
- Take responsibility and ownership of challenges within the department. Contribute to solutions and collaborate effectively to achieve team goals.

Communication & Continuous Improvement- Maintain regular communication with your line manager. Share updates, raise concerns, and make recommendations to improve departmental efficiency and effectiveness.
- Actively collaborate with all stakeholders to achieve business goals.
- Contribute positively to creating a harmonious environment and a great workplace culture.

**Key Deliverables**
- Maintain **SKU-level forecasts** with at least **rolling 6-12 months visibility**.
- Manage **launch forecast accuracy** to minimize excess/obsolete stock.
- Ensure **service level targets** (97%+ on core SKUs) while optimizing stock holding.
- Provide clear reporting on **OOS risks, slow movers, and corrective actions**.
- Drive collaboration between **brand, supply chain, and commercial teams

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