A company in the laboratory services industry is seeking a Demand Planning Manager to join their dynamic team.
Purpose
Lead strategic forecasting, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and optimize supply chain activities to meet business objectives and customer needs, ensuring effective demand-supply balancing and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Forecast demand for products and services, communicating timely information to stakeholders.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams for relevant data and insights.
Drive collaboration to prioritize demand for order fulfillment based on business objectives and customer segmentation.
Participate in sales and operations planning processes, enabling demand-supply balancing analysis.
Prepare reports and statistics, manage forecast models, and develop key performance indicators.
Support business, marketing, inventory, finance, and production strategies.
Review and assess risk, identify opportunities for risk management.
Utilize tools and technology for managing and analyzing the supplier portfolio.
Maintain constructive relationships with stakeholders.
Coach and mentor staff; oversee day-to-day administrative tasks.
Minimum Requirements & Key Competencies
Degree/Diploma in Supply Chain Management/Public Management/Logistics/Commerce (NQF LEVEL 6).
8 years of Demand Planning experience, with at least 5 years in a Managerial or supervisory role.
Knowledge of Supply Chain Management, PFMA, treasury regulations, policies, procedures, Economics, and Accounting.
Proficiency in relevant tools and technology.
Understanding of customer service principles, Forecasting, and Demand Principles.