Demand Planner

Jackie Cory Recruitment; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Jackie Cory Recruitment is seeking a Demand Planner for our citrus client in Port Elizabeth. The role focuses on coordinating supply, demand and commercial requirements, managing pack plans, and analysing production and sales data to allocate fruit efficiently and maximise returns.

The ideal candidate holds an engineering degree (industrial preferred), has advanced Excel skills, strong analytical abilities, and solid communication in English (Afrikaans helpful).

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, preferably Industrial Engineering.
• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to learn quickly, think on your feet and work well under pressure.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to understand Afrikaans.
• Own reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Analyse production forecasts, actual volumes, grades, varieties and size distributions.
• Monitor customer demand and identify shortages, excess stock and potential risks.
• Develop, manage and adjust pack plans according to production and commercial requirements.
• Advise the commercial team on product availability, customer allocations and alternative sales opportunities.
• Analyse budgeted versus actual production and investigate variances.
• Communicate with packhouses and production teams regarding packing schedules, volumes, quality and delays.
• Prepare demand analyses and present weekly pack plans to commercial and production teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes and implement new systems.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Excel proficiency

Problem solving

Fast learner

Under pressure

English communication

Afrikaans understanding

Reliable transport

Education

Engineering degree (industrial preferred)

Job description

Demand Planner

Location: Port Elizabeth
Type: Full-time, Permanent

Our client is a citrus growing and export company, is seeking a Demand Planner to coordinate supply, demand and commercial requirements. The successful candidate will manage pack plans, analyse production and sales data, and ensure fruit is allocated efficiently to meet customer demand and maximise commercial returns.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse production forecasts, actual volumes, grades, varieties and size distributions.


• Monitor customer demand and identify shortages, excess stock and potential risks.


• Develop, manage and adjust pack plans according to production and commercial requirements.


• Advise the commercial team on product availability, customer allocations and alternative sales opportunities.


• Analyse budgeted versus actual production and investigate variances.


• Communicate with packhouses and production teams regarding packing schedules, volumes, quality and delays.


• Prepare demand analyses and present weekly pack plans to commercial and production teams.


• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes and implement new systems.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, preferably Industrial Engineering.


• Strong analytical, numerical and problem-solving skills.


• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.


• Ability to learn quickly, think on your feet and work well under pressure.


• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.


• Ability to understand Afrikaans.


• Own reliable transport.

Ideal Candidate

A proactive, data-driven individual who enjoys working with numbers, solving problems and coordinating across teams. The ideal candidate will be confident presenting data, managing changing priorities and contributing to a growing business.