Forecast & Inventory Planner - Cape Town

Cipla; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness First

Recognition & Great Place to Work Vibe

Green Office Spaces

Job summary

Cipla in Cape Town is seeking a Demand Planner within Supply Chain Management. The role focuses on developing and maintaining forecast models, analyzing trends, and aligning demand with sales plans to optimize stock levels and minimize costs.

Based in Cape Town, the in-office position requires SAP/APO or Oracle Demand Planning experience and a strong command of advanced Excel and analytics to support decision-making across departments.

Qualifications

• Relevant tertiary degree or Diploma in Business/ Finance / Industrial Engineering/ Logistics Management.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience
• Good working knowledge of analytics and numerics
• Good working knowledge of advanced excel is essential
• Experience in forecasting and knowledge of forecasting methods
• SAP/APO, or Oracle Demand Planning or other software related to demand planning

Responsibilities

• Manage and create demand forecast, analyse trends and measure performance to ensure accurate forecast and alignment with business plans.
• Monitor and analyse forecast reports to ensure that forecast reports are accurate and provide meaningful information to the relevant stakeholders.
• Manage Inventory targets to ensure availability of stock to meet current and future demand.
• Manage and maintain demand planning systems and procedures to ensure accuracy in data documentation and incorporating market intelligence.

Skills

Forecasting

Analytics

Advanced Excel

Education

Relevant tertiary degree or Diploma in Business/ Finance / Industrial Engineering/ Logistics Management

Tools

SAP APO

Oracle Demand Planning

Job description

Cipla in Cape Town is seeking a Demand Planner within Supply Chain Management. The role focuses on developing and maintaining forecast models, analyzing trends, and aligning demand with sales plans to optimize stock levels and minimize costs.

Based in Cape Town, the in-office position requires SAP/APO or Oracle Demand Planning experience and a strong command of advanced Excel and analytics to support decision-making across departments.