Demand Planning Manager – JOHANNESBURG NORTH

Affirmative Portfolios; City of Johannesburg Metropolitan Municipality; On-site; ZAR 1 016 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks a Demand Planning Manager in Johannesburg North. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Supply Chain Management and a minimum of 8 years of experience, including 5 years in a managerial role. Responsibilities include forecasting demand, collaborating with teams, and driving supply chain improvements. Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills are essential. Applications close on March 5, 2024.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of Demand Planning experience, with 5 years in a managerial role.

Responsibilities

• Forecast demand for products/services to drive supply chain activities.
• Communicate information to stakeholders.
• Consult with functional teams for data and insights.
• Drive cross-functional collaboration for demand fulfillment.
• Participate in sales and operations planning processes.
• Prepare reports on demand planning and forecasting.
• Manage forecast models and analyze trends.
• Develop key performance indicators for demand planning.
• Support supply chain improvement opportunities.
• Review risks to supply and demand variability.
• Develop tools for managing supplier portfolio.
• Maintain cooperative relationships with stakeholders.
• Coach and mentor staff as required.
• Direct administrative tasks.

Skills

Knowledge of Supply Chain Management

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

Education

Degree / National Diploma in Supply Chain Management / Public management / Logistics / Commerce

Job description

Overview

Demand Planning Manager – JOHANNESBURG NORTH

Supply Chain

JHB North, Johannesburg – Gauteng

Demand Planning Manager

Johannesburg North

R1 015 521pa

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.
• Drives 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 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 organizational / 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 co-operative working relationships with all stakeholders.
• Coach and mentor staff as required.
• Direct day to day administrative tasks.

Competencies, Knowledge, and Skills

• 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

Minimum requirements

• Degree / National Diploma in Supply Chain Management / Public management / Logistics / Commerce (NQF Level 6 or Higher)
• 8 (eight) years Demand Planning experience
• of which 5 (five) years should be in a Managerial or supervisory role

Closing date for applications : 5 March 2024

Should you not hear from us by the closing date above, please consider your application unsuccessful