Demand Planner: FMCG & S&OP Expert

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 780,000; Full time

Job summary

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Demand Planning & Logistics Specialist to support key product categories in the Culinary division. The role focuses on forecasting accuracy, buffer management, and improving customer service through active participation in the S&OP process.

You will collaborate with Sales, customers and Supply Chain teams to optimize stock availability, monitor trends, and drive continuous improvement. A relevant degree and 3–5 years in planning are preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mathematics, Statistics, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or a related qualification (essential).
• 3–5 years’ experience in supply chain or demand planning (desirable).
• 1–2 years’ experience within the FMCG sector (desirable).

Responsibilities

• Develop, execute and maintain accurate demand plans for new, existing, seasonal and promotional products.
• Monitor market trends, demand patterns and business insights to generate reliable projections.
• Adjust buffer levels in line with sales plans, stock risks and promotional activity.
• Work closely with Sales, customers and Supply Chain teams to improve service levels and product availability.
• Provide ongoing communication and updates regarding stock status, risks and expected availability.
• Identify opportunities to meet customer demand during periods of constrained supply.
• Participate in risk assessment and mitigation activities relating to supply and demand.
• Support capacity and resource planning across logistics and supply chain functions.
• Identify improvement opportunities within the S&OP cycle and demand planning processes.
• Support best practices to enhance forecast accuracy and reduce operating costs.
• Drive efficiency through improved systems utilisation and standardised processes.
• Train and support planners and site teams on demand planning and buffer management processes.
• Document and share best practices and insights across the organisation.
• Analyse daily and weekly system reports to identify trends, risks and variances.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to confirm unusual trends or demand deviations.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records on systems such as Dynamics GP, Sizanani or Symphony IBP.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Organised

Collaborative

Resilient

Problem solving

Education

Degree in Mathematics/Statistics/Industrial Engineering/Supply Chain Management/Logistics

Tools

Dynamics GP

Sizanani

Symphony IBP

Job description

Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd is seeking a Demand Planning & Logistics Specialist to support key product categories in the Culinary division. The role focuses on forecasting accuracy, buffer management, and improving customer service through active participation in the S&OP process.

You will collaborate with Sales, customers and Supply Chain teams to optimize stock availability, monitor trends, and drive continuous improvement. A relevant degree and 3–5 years in planning are preferred.