A leading beverage company situated in the Gauteng is urgently seeking the expertise of an experienced Demand Planner to join their team.

The successful incumbent for this position will be responsible for:

• Maintain PO and inventory information and reports to ensure timely delivery of merchandise while meeting initial fill rate and turn goals.
• Develop monthly sales and inventory forecasts through vendor management tools and demand forecasting
• Support management with risk assessments and mitigation activities.
• Develop and measure inventory levels and service performance through KPIs.
• Maintain all reports, which manage inventory levels and maintenance of backorders, in conjunction with communication to management about actions being taken to resolve any issues.
• 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.
• Conduct monthly forecast maintenance.
• Address demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner.

Key requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain or equivalent qualification
• A minimum of 3 years experience using forecasting/demand planning modules in an ERP system
• Excellent MS Office and demonstrated Excel skills
• Solid understanding of Inventory Management Practices and Procedures
• The capability to work with large datasets and develop diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analytics models is a critical prerequisite
• Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge
• Capability to multitask in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by either filling in the online application form or emailing your CV to *****@*****.co.za

You are welcome to contact Rebecca or Nehelene on (***)***-****.

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position.
Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

A leading chemical company situated in Gauteng is urgently seeking the expertise of an experienced Demand Planner to join their team.

The successful incumbent for this position will be responsible for:

Strategy Development:

• Develop inventory strategies for the branch by developing plans that will deliver budgeted working capital requirements.
• Ensuring that the right stock is on the floor at the right time to maximise sales and minimize stock – outs and close-to-expiry stock.
• Use insights from the analysis of the past sales and rep forecasts to develop an inventory strategy in order to maximise customer satisfaction, profitable sales and no write-offs.

Analysis and Forecasting:

• Analyse current demand and adhere to suitable working targets.

Stock Management:

• Track and maintain the level of stock compared to sales, working to quickly turn around products to minimize overstocking and expired stock.

Back Orders:

• Track and maintain the level of stock compared to sales, working to quickly turn around products to minimize overstocking and expired stock.

Stock Take:

• Be accountable for and manage monthly and perpetual stock takes.
• Track and manage ageing stock to ensure there are no stock write-offs due to products expiring.

Administration:

• All documentation is to be maintained to company standards.

Key requirements:

• Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain or Finance.
• 5 years experience in a similar industry.

If you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by either filling in the online application form or emailing your CV to *****@*****.co.za

You are welcome to contact Rebecca or Nehelene at (***)***-****.

Please note that correspondence will only be conducted with shortlisted candidates for this position. Should you not hear from us within 3 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.