Demand Planner

Responsibilities:

Achieve stock holding targets across the different product groupings

Designing and generating weekly and monthly statistical forecast reports

Continuously improving forecasting techniques and methods and approach

Measuring the impact of forecast accuracy

Evolving and maintaining documentation and standard operation procedures for demand planning processes and systems

Conduct current and future forecasting analysis

Ensuring forecasting processes and methods are followed

Analyze and assemble all data pertinent to creating the sales forecast

Recommend adjustments to forecast and inventory targets based on changes in demand and market trends

Prepare, report, and communicate forecast, inventory, and replenish quantities measurements to senior management

Plan monthly and weekly production

Update weekly and daily management reports

Co-packers stock planning and work schedule

Strategic and operational involvement in all aspects of demand planning functions including driving down costs

Key Skills:

Experienced in the Sales & Operational process

Strong knowledge of Demand & Inventory Planning processes

Solid forecasting and planning knowledge, understanding, and experience

Strong analytical, negotiation skills, and customer service experience

ERP & Forecasting systems knowledge (systems-driven individual)

Ability to adapt to change and multi-task

Flexible: working overtime when required

Qualifications:

Matric

Relevant Qualification

5+ years Relevant experience

Knowledge & Experience

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