Demand Planner

We are searching for a talented Demand Planner to ensure our company’s operations are timely, efficient, and cost-effective. You will assist in all demand planning duties including estimating future product demand, analysing inventory flow, and developing forecast models.

To succeed in this role, you should be professional, highly-analytical, and possess excellent communication skills. The successful candidate should also have an in-depth knowledge of advanced mathematical and forecasting policies.

Responsibilities:

• Develop effective forecast models (operational forecasts) based on industry trends and demand patterns. Support management with risk assessments and mitigation activities;

• Propose and implement solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy;
• Successfully communicate forecast and inventory estimations to management;
• Monitor and report on important changes in sales forecasts, budgets, and business strategies;
• Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results;
• Address demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner;
• Utilise a collaborative and consensus approach by working with Sales, Marketing, and Customer Finance to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts;
• Use and maintain the Demand Planning software as the primary forecasting system tool  (SAP knowledge is must );
• Provide input to the Supply Planning organisation in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or other relevant fields;
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in a demand planning/forecasting role of working in the FMCG industry with a proven track record of supply chain;
• Demand planning and customer collaboration;
• Solid understanding of inventory management practices and procedures;
• Strong mathematical , statistical knowledge and demonstrate strong analytical skills;
• Capability to multitask in a fast paced environment;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Strong IT/systems use, with good Excel skills, SAP knowledge.