Demand Planner

Cipla; Cape Town; Vor Ort; ZAR 360.000 - 540.000; Vollzeit

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Zusammenfassung

Cipla in Cape Town is seeking a Demand Planner within Supply Chain Management. The role focuses on developing and maintaining forecast models, analyzing trends, and aligning demand with sales plans to optimize stock levels and minimize costs.

Based in Cape Town, the in-office position requires SAP/APO or Oracle Demand Planning experience and a strong command of advanced Excel and analytics to support decision-making across departments.

Qualifikationen

• Relevant tertiary degree or Diploma in Business/ Finance / Industrial Engineering/ Logistics Management.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience
• Good working knowledge of analytics and numerics
• Good working knowledge of advanced excel is essential
• Experience in forecasting and knowledge of forecasting methods
• SAP/APO, or Oracle Demand Planning or other software related to demand planning

Aufgaben

• Manage and create demand forecast, analyse trends and measure performance to ensure accurate forecast and alignment with business plans.
• Monitor and analyse forecast reports to ensure that forecast reports are accurate and provide meaningful information to the relevant stakeholders.
• Manage Inventory targets to ensure availability of stock to meet current and future demand.
• Manage and maintain demand planning systems and procedures to ensure accuracy in data documentation and incorporating market intelligence.

Kenntnisse

Forecasting

Analytics

Advanced Excel

Ausbildung

Relevant tertiary degree or Diploma in Business/ Finance / Industrial Engineering/ Logistics Management

Tools

SAP APO

Oracle Demand Planning

Jobbeschreibung

Demand Planner: Supply Chain Management | Cape Town

Reports to

Demand Planning Manager

Cape Town

In-Office

Supply Chain Management

Integrated Planning

Permanent

Closing Date

09 October 2026

At Cipla, Caring for Life is more than a purpose, it’s a deeply held belief that every life matters, and every action counts. It’s what brings us together and drives us forward, every single day.

Here, your work goes beyond tasks and targets. It touches lives. It helps someone breathe easier, live longer, or access the care they deserve. No matter your role, you become part of something bigger, a shared commitment to making healthcare more accessible and meaningful across the continent.

Growth That Matters

We believe in nurturing not just careers, but people. At Cipla, you’re encouraged to be curious, to challenge, to learn and to grow into the best version of yourself. You’ll be part of a team that supports your journey, celebrates your progress, and inspires you to keep reaching further.

A Place Where You Belong

At our core, we are people who care for our patients and for each other. We create spaces where every voice is heard, every contribution valued, and every individual feels seen. Here, you don’t just join a company, you find a community.

Whether you’re in the lab, in the field, or behind the scenes, your work has meaning here.

Because at Cipla, you don’t just build a career, you help Make Life Thrive.

Develop and maintain forecast models for the business, using the allocated supply chain resources and demand processes, incorporating business intelligence and forecast information gathered from sales, marketing, finance, supply chain and other resources in order to ensure that the business meets agreed sales targets at minimum operating costs, and optimum stock levels.

• Manage and create demand forecast, analyse trends and measure performance to ensure accurate forecast and alignment with business plans.
• Monitor and analyse forecast reports to ensure that forecast reports are accurate and provide meaningful information to the relevant stakeholders.
• Manage Inventory targets to ensure availability of stock to meet current and future demand.
• Manage and maintain demand planning systems and procedures to ensure accuracy in data documentation and incorporating market intelligence.

Qualification and Relevant Experience

• Relevant tertiary degree or Diploma in Business/ Finance / Industrial Engineering/ Logistics Management.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience
• Good working knowledge of analytics and numerics
• Good working knowledge of advanced excel is essential
• Experience in forecasting and knowledge of forecasting methods
• SAP/APO, or Oracle Demand Planning or other software related to demand planning

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