Demand Planner - Fruit & Produce, Cross‑Team

Fruitways; Somerset West; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Fruitways, a leading agri-business in South Africa, is seeking a Planner for their Commercial Department in Somerset West. Ideal candidates will have a tertiary qualification in marketing or logistics and 3-5 years of experience, preferably within the fruit industry.

Responsibilities include developing demand plans, managing packing instructions, and collaborating with production teams to optimize sales opportunities. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of relevant working experience, preferably within the Fruit industry.
• Ability to work effectively across various levels within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a rolling demand plan based on inputs from teams.
• Generate and manage packing instructions for timely stock replenishment.
• Collaborate closely with production facilities to align packing instructions.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Analytical ability

Good communication skills

Knowledge of Excel

Education

Tertiary qualification in Marketing, Logistics or similar

Job description

Fruitways, a leading agri-business in South Africa, is seeking a Planner for their Commercial Department in Somerset West. Ideal candidates will have a tertiary qualification in marketing or logistics and 3-5 years of experience, preferably within the fruit industry.

Responsibilities include developing demand plans, managing packing instructions, and collaborating with production teams to optimize sales opportunities. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential for this role.