Demand Planning Manager – JOHANNESBURG NORTH

Demand Planning Manager – JOHANNESBURG NORTH

Supply Chain : JHB North, Johannesburg – Gauteng

Key performance areas:

1. Forecast the demand for particular products and/or services in terms of rands and product mix to drive supply chain activities for a particular future period of time.
2. Timely communicate information to all stakeholders using the appropriate communication method.
3. Consult with functional teams, such as supply planners, supply chain management, operations, finance, quality assurance, and product development to obtain relevant data and insights on demand.
4. Drives cross-functional collaboration to influence the demand on the supply chain and prioritize demand for order fulfillment based on business objectives and customer segmentation.
5. Participate as the demand owner/representative in all sales and operations planning process, to enable demand-supply balancing analysis.
6. Prepare reports and statistics related to the demand planning and forecasting function.
7. Manage forecast models, analyze trends, manage forecast tools, and maintain accurate data.
8. Develop and measure key performance indicators to track and evaluate forecasts made, to assist in assessing the effectiveness of the demand planning and forecasting function, and to work towards continuous improvement.
9. Support business, marketing, inventory, finance, or production strategies and organizational/supply chain improvement opportunities to meet market needs.
10. Review and assess risk to supply and demand variability and identify opportunities to manage and mitigate risks.
11. Develop, implement, and use tools and technology for managing and analyzing the supplier portfolio.
12. Develop and maintain constructive and co-operative working relationships with all stakeholders.
13. Coach and mentor staff as required.
14. Direct day-to-day administrative tasks.

Competencies, Knowledge, and Skills:

• Knowledge of Supply Chain Management
• Knowledge of PFMA and treasury regulations
• Knowledge of applicable policies and procedures
• Knowledge of Economics and Accounting
• Relevant tools and technology
• Knowledge of customer service principles
• Knowledge of Forecasting and Demand Principles
• Analytical and critical thinking
• Verbal and Written communication Skills
• Problem-solving Skills
• Numerical Skills
• Attention to detail
• Advanced Computer Literacy
• Presentation Skills
• Customer Service Relations

Minimum requirements: Degree / National Diploma in Supply Chain Management / Public management / Logistics / Commerce (NQF Level 6 or Higher) 8 (eight) years Demand Planning experience of which 5 (five) years should be in a Managerial or supervisory role

Closing date for applications: 5 March 2024 Should you not hear from us by the closing date above, please consider your application unsuccessful