Demand Planner

DURPRO; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Durban is seeking a Demand/Material Planner to manage product availability and minimize stockouts. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience in a similar role, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with demand planning tools. This position plays a critical role in ensuring efficient supply chain operations.

Qualifications

• Matric with relevant tertiary qualification.
• 5 years’ experience in a similar role (preferably in the print industry).
• Advanced problem solving and critical thinking skills required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure availability of products to minimize stockouts.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Operations.
• Generate reports on demand planning metrics.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Advanced MS Excel

Collaboration

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Tools

Demand planning software

Job description

Overview

DEMAND /MATERIAL PLANNER

Highly analytical and deadline driven individual required to ensure that the right products are available at the right time, minimizing stockoutsand excess inventory, and ultimately contributing to the overallefficiency of the supply chain and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Demand Planning
• Material Planning
• Procurement
• Data Analysis
• Sales & Operations Planning
• Collaboration with cross-functional teams i.e. Procurement and Operations to align demand planning and inventory management.
• Generate reports on demand planning and inventory metrics and present findings to stakeholders to inform decision-making

Qualifications / Experience

• Matric with relevant tertiary qualification
• 5 years’ experience in a similarrole (preferably in the printindustry)
• Advanced problem solving and critical thinking skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Advance MS Excel
• Familiarity with demand planning software and tools