Demand Planning Manager

National Health Laboratory Service; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health laboratory service provider in Johannesburg seeks a Manager: Demand Planning. This role involves forecasting demand, stakeholder communication, and managing day-to-day administrative tasks. The ideal candidate will have 8 years of demand planning experience, including 5 years in a managerial role, and possess a degree in a relevant field. Competitive compensation and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Qualifications

• 8 years Demand Planning experience of which 5 years should be in a Managerial or supervisory role.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Management.
• Knowledge of PFMA and treasury regulations.

Responsibilities

• Forecast the demand for products/services to drive supply chain activities.
• Timely communicate information to all stakeholders.
• Participate in sales and operations planning to enable demand-supply balancing.

Skills

Analytical and critical thinking

Verbal and Written communication Skills

Problem solving Skills

Numerical Skills

Attention to detail

Advanced computer literacy

Presentation Skills

Customer Service Relations

Education

Degree/Diploma in Supply Chain Management/Public management/Logistics/Commerce (NQF Level 6)

Tools

Relevant tools and technology

Job description

BUSINESS UNIT: FINANCE

DISCIPLINE: PROCUREMENT

LOCATION: SANDRINGHAM

POSITION: MANAGER: DEMAND PLANNING

PAY GRADE: D2

REFERENCE NUMBER: CORPFIN0222/002 03 (03913.001.1448)

Key Job Responsibilities

• Forecast the demand for particular products and/or services in terms of rands and product mix to drive supply chain activities for a particular future period of time.
• Timely communicate information to all stakeholders using the appropriate communication method.
• Consult with functional teams, such as supply planners, supply chain management, operations, finance, quality assurance and product development to obtain relevant data and insights on demand.
• Drive cross‑functional collaboration to influence the demand on the supply chain and prioritize demand for order fulfilment based on business objectives and customer segmentation.
• Participate as the demand owner/representative in all NHLS sales and operations planning process, to enable demand‑supply balancing analysis.
• Prepare reports and statistics related to the demand planning and forecasting function.
• Manage forecast models, analyse trends, manage forecast tools, and maintain accurate data.
• Develop and measure key performance indicators to track and evaluate forecasts made, to assist in assessing the effectiveness of the demand planning and forecasting function, and to work towards continuous improvement.
• Support business, marketing, inventory, finance or production strategies and organisational/supply chain improvement opportunities to meet market needs.
• Review and assess risk to supply and demand variability and identify opportunities to manage and mitigate risks.
• Develop, implement and use tools and technology for managing and analysing the supplier portfolio.
• Develop and maintain constructive and cooperative working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Coach and mentor staff as required.
• Direct day‑to‑day administrative tasks.

Minimum requirements & key competencies

• Degree/Diploma in Supply Chain Management/Public management/Logistics/Commerce, (NQF Level 6)
• 8 years Demand Planning experience of which 5 years should be in a Managerial or supervisory role
• Knowledge of Supply Chain Management
• Knowledge of PFMA and treasury regulations
• Knowledge of applicable policies and procedures
• Knowledge of Economics and Accounting
• Relevant tools and technology
• Knowledge of customer service principles
• Knowledge of Forecasting and Demand Principles
• Analytical and critical thinking
• Verbal and Written communication Skills
• Problem solving Skills
• Numerical Skills
• Attention to detail
• Advanced computer literacy
• Presentation Skills
• Customer Service Relations

Enquiries may be directed to Mmathapelo Mthethwa @ [phone], or e-mail application to [e-mail]