Demand Planning Manager – JOHANNESBURG NORTH

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Demand Planning Manager in Johannesburg North. The role involves forecasting demand for products to drive supply chain activities, collaborating with various stakeholders, and managing risks associated with supply and demand. Candidates should have a relevant Degree/National Diploma and at least 8 years of experience in Demand Planning, with 5 years in a managerial role. This position offers a competitive salary package.

Qualifications

• 8 years of Demand Planning experience, with 5 years in a managerial role.
• Knowledge of PFMA and treasury regulations.
• Understanding of customer service principles and forecasting.
• Familiarity with relevant tools and technology.

Responsibilities

• Forecast demand for products/services to drive supply chain activities.
• Communicate information effectively with stakeholders.
• Collaborate with functional teams for demand insights.
• Prepare reports and analyze trends for forecasting.
• Manage risks to supply and demand variability.

Skills

Knowledge of Supply Chain Management

Analytical and critical thinking

Verbal and Written communication Skills

Problem solving Skills

Advanced Computer Literacy

Presentation Skills

Customer Service Relations

Education

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

Job description

Demand Planning Manager – JOHANNESBURG NORTH

Supply Chain
JHB North, Johannesburg – Gauteng

Demand Planning Manager

Johannesburg North

R1 015 521pa

Key performance areas:

• 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
• Advanced Computer Literacy
• Presentation Skills
• Customer Service Relations
• 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

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