Demand Planning Manager

6 days ago

Johannesburg Metropolitan Area, South Africa National Health Laboratory Service Full time R1 000 000 - R2 500 000 per year

BUSINESS UNIT: FINANCE

DISCIPLINE: PROCUREMENT

LOCATION: SANDRINGHAM

POSITION: MANAGER: DEMAND PLANNING

PAY GRADE: D2

REFERENCE NUMBER: CORPFIN0222/

Key Job Responsibilities

■ 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 NHLS 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 competencies

■ Degree/Diploma in Supply Chain Management/Public management/Logistics/ Commerce, (NQF Level 6) ■ 8 years Demand Planning experience of which 5 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.

Enquiries may be directed to Mmathapelo Mthethwa @ , or e-mail application to

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