Job Description
About the Role
A leading FMCG company situated in Durban is urgently seeking an experienced Brand Group Planner to join their team. The successful incumbent will be responsible for developing demand forecasts, statistical forecasting, and promoting products, among other tasks.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop demand forecasts for New and Existing products based upon demand patterns and business trends/assumptions.
- Correct historical sales data to improve quality of time series input into statistical forecasting.
- Analyse and assign appropriate statistical models and parameters to enrich statistical forecasts in order to generate accurate base line forecasts in SAP-APO.
- Utilise promotional volumes/plans obtained from Sales/Marketing to finalise promotional volume input into SAP (i.e. EPP).
- Propose and implement solutions to improve forecast accuracy and minimise bias.
- Lead the Pre-S&OP Meetings and its resultant inputs and outputs.
- Replenish products from Hubs/PCs/3PMs using aligned process (CRP/MIP/NDF).
- Create and maintain demand and supply product master data for new, relaunched, and exiting products in SAP PLM/PE2/APO.
- Lead and execute monthly S&OP meetings (i.e Pre-S&OP) for responsible categories in order to ensure alignment of plans across the key business areas.
- Actively contribute to category specific S&OP meetings
- Proactively identify and advise the business of potential supply risks and opportunities in forward plan.
- Assess and present mitigating and cost-effective options to the business to close the supply gaps.
Requirements
- University or similar Bachelors degree ideally in Supply Chain, Engineering, Commerce, Statistics & Mathematics or Other Sciences.
- A Minimum of 3 years experience in a demand planning/forecasting and/or supply/production planning.
- Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft office suite (Excel, Word, Power point, Outlook).
- Good knowledge of SAP Modules (R/3, APO-DP, APO-SNP, PLM. Working knowledge of MM and BI advantageous.
Qualifications
No qualifications mentioned.
Salary & Benefits
Salary information not provided.
Performance Management-Reporting
Generate and analyse monthly Demand & Supply Planning (KPI/PI) reports: Service Level, Forecast Accuracy, Forecast Bias, Inventories as well as Write Downs/Scrapping to enable performance and root cause management
Project Management
Lead and manage delivery of Planning-specific savings initiatives and other optimization projects.
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About Other Professions Jobs in Kwazulu-Natal
In Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa, the Other Professions sector is a diverse and growing field, with a strong demand for skilled professionals in various industries. Typically, this field encompasses roles such as HR, recruitment, training, and development, which are essential to many sectors, including technology, finance, and healthcare.
Generally, salaries in this field vary widely depending on factors like experience, company size, and industry sector. While broad salary ranges can be difficult to predict, it’s common for entry-level positions to fall within the R30 000 – R60 000 per annum range, while more senior roles may command salaries between R80 000 – R150 000 per annum or more, depending on the specific requirements of the role and the organization. However, please note that these are broad estimates, and actual salaries can vary significantly.
Common skills required for Other Professions roles in Kwazulu-Natal include strong communication and interpersonal skills, the ability to work with various stakeholders at all levels, proficiency in recruitment software and systems, experience with performance management and employee development initiatives, a solid understanding of employment laws and regulations, and analytical and problem-solving skills. Additionally, many organizations in this sector place a high value on technical skills such as data analysis, talent management, and learning and development.
The financial services sector, technology industry, and healthcare are among the most common industries that employ professionals in Other Professions roles. These sectors often require specialized skills and knowledge to support their human resources functions, which can include talent acquisition, employee engagement, and organizational development.
In terms of career progression, graduates with a passion for HR and recruitment often find opportunities in training and development, learning and organisational design, or even leadership roles within the sector. Many organisations also offer formal qualifications and certifications, such as CIPD (Chartered Institute of Personnel Development) or SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP (Society for Human Resource Management Certified Professional/ Senior Certified Professional), which can help career progression.
It’s also worth noting that many professionals in the Other Professions sector have moved into management roles within their organizations, or have pursued further education and training to specialise in a particular area of HR.
This information provides general career guidance. Actual salaries and requirements vary by employer.
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