Demand Planner

2 days ago

Kempton Park, Gauteng, South Africa Pick-Nik Marketing (Pty) Ltd Full time R600 000 - R1 000 000 per year

Demand Planner – Pick-Nik Marketing FMCG (Paper Manufacturing Industry)

We are seeking a proactive and analytical Demand Planner to join our team in the fast-paced FMCG paper manufacturing sector. This role is central to driving accurate demand forecasting, strengthening collaboration across departments, and ensuring our business remains both customer-centric and aligned with
internal
production capabilities.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyse historical sales data, demand trends, and customer buying patterns.
  • Develop and maintain accurate demand forecasts across multiple product categories with strategy that ensures optimal operational results.
  • Collaborate with key stakeholders including sales, production, and supply chain teams to align demand and supply.
  • Provide regular reporting and insights on demand fluctuations, risks, and opportunities.
  • Support the implementation of a customer-first culture while ensuring operational efficiency within production planning.
  • Highlight gaps between forecast and actual demand and recommend corrective actions.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within demand planning and S&OP processes.
  • From time to time, you may be required to carry out additional responsibilities beyond those outlined in this job description.

Minimum Requirements:

  • A bachelor's degree in supply chain management
    ,
    Logistics, Business, Economics, or related field.
  • Minimum 3–5 years' experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain (FMCG or manufacturing environment preferred).
  • Strong analytical and numerical skills with advanced Excel ( SYSPRO / WMS / SAP / ERP systems advantageous).
  • Ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into actionable strategies.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • A proven track record of building collaboration across functions.
  • High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure in a fast-moving environment.

Personal Attributes:

  • Operational and Customer-focused mindset.
  • Strong problem-solving ability.
  • Highly organized with excellent time management.
  • Resilient, adaptable, and able to influence others.

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