Sandton: Demand Planning Manager

This role translates strategic objectives into robust, data-driven demand plans that enable effective supply chain planning, service level optimisation, and profitable growth. You will own the end-to-end demand planning cycle, including baseline and promotional forecasting at the detailed product level, measurement of forecast accuracy, and insight generation to drive proactive supply chain decisions. Working closely with Marketing, Finance, Supply Planning, and 3PL partners, you will integrate customer demand into a single consensus plan through structured joint business planning. The role plays a key part in Annual Operating Plan development, NPD demand planning, mix analysis, and short-dated stock management, while leading continuous improvement in forecasting processes, master data governance, and planning digitisation. You will balance complexity, challenge assumptions, resolve demandsupply gaps, and drive forecast error reduction across regions and categories. Requirements Bachelors degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Science or similar 68 years demand planning experience Advanced Excel and strong analytical capability Proven stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills Statistics certification is advantageous This role suits a strategic, commercially minded planner who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments. “Looking for a role that aligns with your package expectations, job level, or industry expertise? Apply now via our career portal: