Assistant Director: Demand Planning

VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

Nexia SAB&T seeks to appoint a dynamic individual on fixed term contract in Pretoria to fill the following position:

Assistant Director: Demand Planning (REF: //3)

Job Purpose:

To provide provincial and national customers with a demand forecast and the cash up thereof, on a short, medium and long-term basis so that business decisions can be made and to support the health product value chain planning requirements and in so doing improving medicine availability.

Responsibilities & Duties:

Data preparation, analysis and interpretation

Conduct data acquisition and data governance

Cleanse the data acquired from Provincial and or National medicine procurement systems

Engage with Provincial stakeholders to validate the data acquired

Segment and analyse data - ABC analysis, VEN (Vital, Essential Necessary) and CV (Co-efficient of Variation)

Prepare data to be forecast ready

Development of base statistical forecast

Input prepared data into forecasting tool

Ensure correct setup and model hierarchy

Ensure that the appropriate forecasting model is selected

Correct or override outliers

Compile baseline statistical trend analyses

Export forecast output

Engage with Provincial demand planning champions to review baseline forecasts that require further insight

Enrichment of demand plans with Provincial and national program input

Engage with relevant programme teams, clinical teams and other stakeholders to validate/ source additional insights for enrichment purposes

Incorporate the data sourced into baseline forecast and validate the output with the relevant stakeholders

Incorporate any phasing in of new products and phasing out of old products including new product introductions

Cash up of the forecast in support of the financial budgeting process

Collate current costs for all items

Cash up the forecast utilising the forecasting tool

Measure cashed up forecast against approved budget

Monitor Provincial demand plans versus budget on a monthly basis

Identify variances and provide corrective measure

Conduct Demand Review

Compile demand plan reports as required and publish it to the various stakeholders in Province and at National:



Supply planning

Finance

Contract Management Unit

Tender forecasting

Management and other stakeholders

Handle demand Province specific related queries

Other Demand Planning activities

Implementation of the SOPs for Demand Planning

Qualification, Skills, Competencies & Experience:

A minimum qualification of a three-year bachelor's degree/ national diploma or equivalent NQF level 7 qualification in Supply Chain Management, Statistics or equivalent.

An orientation towards the quantitative disciplines in statistics and economics would be advantageous.

At least three years' experience in Demand and or Supply Planning in a public or private sector.

Exposure to the pharmaceutical industry is desirable.

General Supply Chain Management knowledge.

Good understanding of big data techniques.

Familiar with the broad concepts such as the national medicines policy, essential medicines lists, standard treatment guidelines.

Familiar with relevant legislation including the PFMA, PPPFA and B-BBEEA.

Quantitative and analytical skills including demand forecasting and planning.

Leadership and problem-solving skills; able to shape and influence for adoption of new ways of working that will address challenges with the supply chain.

Good inter-personal skills including customer orientation, assertiveness and negotiation skills.

Good communication skills (written & verbal) at all levels with personal gravitas.

Planning, organisational and administrative skills.

Computer literacy, including full Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint etc.), with advanced training in Excel.

Advanced MS Excel skills and ability to manage big data.

Ability to work independently and function as part of a broader team.

Energetic, adaptable and pragmatic.

Please apply for this position at the following link:

Please ensure that your application is accompanied with a certified copy of your ID, a copy of your comprehensive CV, demonstrating your competencies in the above areas, a minimum of three contactable references as well as certified proof of your qualification in the specified field of expertise.

Applicants who do not receive a response within 6 weeks of the closing date must regard their response as unsuccessful, as communique would only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Nexia SAB&T reserves the right not to appoint. THIS PROCESS IS ADMINISTERED BY NEXIA SAB&T

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