Demand Planner

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Diplomat Distributors
Gauteng
ZAR 300 000 - 600 000
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2 days ago
Job description

We’re not just hiring a Demand Planner, we’re looking for a forward-thinker who thrives on getting the right product to the right place, at exactly the right time.

If you have the analytical firepower, planning discipline, and passion to keep the supply chain running smarter and leaner, then this could be the next step in your growth journey.

What You’ll Do

As the link between forecasting, vendor planning, and sales delivery, you’ll play a critical role in aligning numbers with market reality. Reporting to the Demand Planning Manager, you will:

  • Enable the sales team with accurate, cost-effective sales forecasts.
  • Drive alignment with vendor planning and supply chain coordination teams.
  • Engage suppliers to recover shortfalls in high-volume SKUs.
  • Host monthly pre-validation meetings with TMMs and Channel Managers.
  • Fix forecast errors and proactively identify risks, opportunities, and NPD impacts.
  • Analyse sales data in JDA to recover lost sales and optimise demand.
  • Present historical vs actuals, budget variance, and promotional forecast analysis.
  • Maintain forecast data in JDA & SAP, including FC updates and uploads.
  • Support account planning, fiscal forecasting, and shelf-life expiry prevention.
  • Lead and manage monthly forecast cycles in support of business KPIs.
  • Take ownership of your personal development and learning journey.

What We’re Looking For

  • A 3-year tertiary qualification in Logistics (or similar).
  • Solid experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain roles.
  • Confidence using SAP and JDA to manage large datasets and forecasting models.
  • Strong commercial acumen, attention to detail, and collaborative mindset.

What’s In It For You

  • A GFSI-compliant warehouse operation, meaning we move fast, but never cut corners.
  • Exposure to leading FMCG brands and category volume.
  • A team that’s obsessed with doing great work, not just hard work.
  • And this part really matters: you’re not just a cog here. You’re seen, supported, and developed.
  • I have over 20 years of work experience and I can say with certainty, this culture is different. We talk about people-first, but we also live it.
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