Demand Planner with FMCG Experience

4 weeks ago


Midrand, South Africa Execustaff Recruiting Services Full time

Purpose
The purpose of the position is to create, maintain and deliver product knowledge strategy within the scope, time and budget in a cost-effective manner.
Key responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
Planning
Organize and prepare for demand planning process
Forecasting
Management of statistical forecasts.
Perform new product volumes forecasting.
Developing the statistical forecasts for Critical Care products and improving forecast accuracy.
Utilizing analytics to identify forecasting/demand issues and their root causes, then leverage 6-sigma techniques to drive process improvements
Long term inventory
Global Supply Chain Portal (GSCP) supply plan review.
Channel Purchase Sales Inventory (PSI) analysis.
Issue resolution to customers ON Purchase Sales Inventory (PSI) and Continuous Planning Forecast and Replenishment (CPFR) meetings.
Perform Estimated Quotation Limit (EQL) model management.
Supporting the Critical Care S&OP process.
Continuously developing tools, reports and analytics necessary to support the Critical Care Supply Chain organization.
Analyzing business/customer requirements, identify opportunities, develop project plans, and spearhead the implementation performance improvement projects.
Supply Chain
Reporting
Compile a progress report on a weekly/monthly basis.
Analyse the market data, sales figures and monitor results to ensure profitability/revenue achieved.
Related job requirements / qualifications
Technical Skills:
Analytical
Strategic approach to resolve challenges
Problem solving skills
Project management
In Depth Product and Retail Business Knowledge
MS Office Suite (MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word)
Generic Competencies:
Quantitative and business analysis skills
Knowledge of marketing principles and practices
Project management skills
A strong work-ethic
Analytical skills essential
Excellent interpersonal skills and effective communication skills
Able to challenge the team and ensure all deadlines and targets are met
In depth knowledge of supply chain processes
Strong organizational ability
Effective communication with all relevant parties (team player)
Proactive, Innovative, time management
Presentation skills (Specialist within this function)
Customer service orientation
Required Experience
2 - 5 years' experience in a similar position.
Previous product management or related experience.
Knowledge of Supply Chain/ Marketing management.
Microsoft Office (MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint). All at advanced level.
FMCG experience will be an advantage.
Educational requirements
Relevant Degree



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