FMCG Demand & Supply Planner — Hybrid Role with Growth

Placements24; Pietermaritzburg; Hybrid; ZAR 420.000 - 540.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Hybrid work arrangement

Career growth opportunities

Medical aid

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a disciplined Supply Chain Planner to forecast demand, manage inventory, and align plans with sales and operations. This role supports a wide product portfolio and offers hybrid work between the office and remote days.

Ideal candidates have a degree in a related field, 3+ years in demand planning or inventory control, strong Excel and ERP skills, and a proactive problem-solving mindset.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in demand planning, inventory management, or supply chain planning, preferably in FMCG.
• Proficiency in using demand planning software and advanced Excel; SAP or similar ERP is a strong advantage.

Aufgaben

• Develop accurate demand forecasts based on historical data, market intelligence, and promotional plans for FMCG products.
• Optimize inventory levels across the supply chain to meet service levels while minimizing costs and obsolescence in Pietermaritzburg.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and operations to align plans with business objectives and promotions.
• Create and manage production and replenishment plans for product availability and on-time delivery.
• Monitor KPIs such as forecast accuracy, inventory turns, and service levels.
• Identify and address potential disruptions, developing contingency plans as needed.
• Utilize APS and other software to support planning activities.
• Work with logistics and warehousing to ensure efficient flow of goods.

Kenntnisse

Forecasting

Demand planning

Excel

SAP/ERP

Analytical skills

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Logistics/IE/Business Admin

Tools

SAP

Excel

Jobbeschreibung

Placements24 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, seeks a disciplined Supply Chain Planner to forecast demand, manage inventory, and align plans with sales and operations. This role supports a wide product portfolio and offers hybrid work between the office and remote days.

Ideal candidates have a degree in a related field, 3+ years in demand planning or inventory control, strong Excel and ERP skills, and a proactive problem-solving mindset.