Johannesburg: Demand Planning posted by Isilumko Staffing

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Job Summary

Job Advertisement: Demand Planning Manager

Responsibilities:

• Forecasting Excellence: Predict demand for specific products and/or services in terms of value and product mix for future periods, driving supply chain activities.

• Effective Communication: Timely and effectively communicate information to all stakeholders using appropriate channels.

• Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with functional teams, including supply planners, supply chain management, operations, finance, quality assurance, and product development to gather relevant data and insights on demand.

• Influential Decision-Making: Drive cross-functional collaboration to influence demand on the supply chain, prioritizing demand for order fulfillment based on business objectives and customer segmentation.

• Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP): Act as the demand owner/representative in all NHLS sales and operations planning processes to facilitate demand-supply balancing analysis.

• Reporting and Analytics: Prepare reports and statistics related to demand planning and forecasting, managing forecast models, analyzing trends, and maintaining accurate data.

• Performance Measurement: Develop and measure key performance indicators to assess the effectiveness of demand planning and forecasting, driving continuous improvement.

• Strategic Support: Support business, marketing, inventory, finance, or production strategies and identify organizational/supply chain improvement opportunities to meet market needs.

• Risk Management: Review and assess risks related to supply and demand variability, identifying opportunities to manage and mitigate risks.

• Technology Integration: Develop, implement, and utilize tools and technology for managing and analyzing the supplier portfolio.

• Stakeholder Relations: Cultivate and maintain constructive working relationships with all stakeholders.

• Leadership and Development: Coach and mentor staff as required, providing leadership in 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, and treasury regulations.

• Familiarity with applicable policies and procedures, Economics, and Accounting.

• Proficient in relevant tools and technology.

• Knowledge of customer service principles, Forecasting, and Demand Principles.

• Analytical and critical thinking skills.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Problem-solving and numerical skills.

• Exceptional attention to detail.

• Advanced computer literacy.

• Effective presentation skills.

• Customer service relations expertise.

If you are an experienced and strategic-thinking Demand Planning Manager, ready to lead and innovate in a dynamic environment, we invite you to apply. Join us in shaping the future of our supply chain and driving successful business outcomes.

Demand Planning position available in Gauteng, Johannesburg. This job position was posted by Isilumko Staffing. The job has been posted as a premium ad on 2024-07-07 at 13:10:24 in the Professions category

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