Demand Planner-JUNIOR ROLE

Talent Scout; Durban; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Demand Planner in Durban, responsible for developing accurate demand forecasts. The ideal candidate will require strong communication, analytical skills, and a qualification in Supply Chain. You will manage inventory levels and collaborate with production teams to meet customer deliveries efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years’ experience in similar role.
• Sync experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage finished goods stock levels.
• Collaborate with production and manufacturing teams.
• Generate reports on inventory levels.
• Ensure correct administrative process flow.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical

Excel knowledge

Attention to detail

Problem-solving mindset

Understanding of manufacturing operations

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Supply Chain Qualification

Matric with Maths

Job description

Overview

The Demand Planner is responsible for developing accurate demand forecasts to support production planning, inventory management, and supply chain operations. This role acts as a bridge between sales, quality assurance dept and production teams to ensure we meet customer delivery efficiently

Requirements

Education

• Supply Chain Qualification
• Matric with Maths

Skills

• Strong communication
• Analytical
• Excel knowledge
• Attention to detail and problem-solving mindset
• Understanding of manufacturing operations and supply chain dynamics
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities

Experience

• 1-2 years’ experience in similar role
• Sync experience advantageous

Work Conditions

• Fast-paced environment with tight production timelines.
• Office-based with regular interaction with operations team

Key Responsibilities

• Full responsibility of managing finished goods stock levels in line with company policies to achieve a 100% on time and in full delivery record.
• Managing inventory to strike a balance between meeting customer demand and avoiding exces inventory
• Ensuring all excess/obsolete stock is depleted timeously.
• Production Coordination: Collaborating with the production and manufacturing teams to ensure that finished goods are produced in line with customer delivery within the required lead times.
• Vendor Management: Working with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-time deliveries and to resolve any supply chain issues that may impact finished goods availability.
• Reporting and Analysis: Generating reports on inventory levels, stock turnover, customer demand
• System integrity: Ensuring the administrative process flow is managed correctly via the system and via relevant schedules
• Completing tasks that support the senior MRP planner to maintain customer service levels and company objectives

KPAs

• Inventory Management
• Accuracy & Data Integrity
• Production Support
• Reports submission accurately and timeously
• Follow ups with supplier on packaging
• Follow up an communication with production planners

Competencies

• Attention to Detail
• Communication & Collaboration
• Problem-Solving
• Time Management
• Adaptability
• Continuous Improvement Mindset