Forecaster Gqeberha

Peoplefinder Career Placements; Gqeberha; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Peoplefinder Career Placements seeks a Stock Forecaster to ensure optimal inventory levels and forecasting accuracy for a retailer. The role involves coordinating supplier accounts, setting item parameters, and placing POs to meet service levels.

The ideal candidate will have a B.Com Supply Chain or related degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience, strong communication, and advanced Excel skills to analyse datasets and support planning and reporting.

Qualifications

• Matric with a B.Com Supply Chain degree or relevant degree.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience would be advantageous.
• Excellent communication skills (written & verbal).
• Excellent computer literacy skills – (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook).
• Product and market knowledge.
• Ability to analyze numerous data sets.
• Ability to cope under pressure.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• System coordination of supplier accounts to optimize the most profitable ordering patterns/frequency.
• Item parameter setting and data analysis to enable optimal forecasting results.
• Place supplier purchase orders to ensure achievement of inventory and service levels.
• Promotional planning and replenishment.
• Project Management.
• Data analysis and reporting.

Skills

Communication skills

Product knowledge

Data analysis

Pressure handling

Planning & organization

Education

Matric

B.Com Supply Chain degree

2+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Our client in the Retail Industry requires the services of a Stock Forecaster to ensure stock levels.

Duties & Responsibilities

Key performance areas:

1. System coordination of supplier accounts to optimize the most profitable ordering patterns/frequency
2. Item parameter setting and data analysis to enable optimal forecasting results
3. Place supplier purchase orders to ensure achievement of inventory and service levels
4. Promotional planning and replenishment
5. Project Management
6. Data analysis and reporting

Desired Experience & Qualification

The successful candidate must have:

1. Matric with a B.Com Supply Chain degree or relevant degree
2. Minimum of 2 years relevant experience would be advantageous
3. Excellent communication skills (written & verbal)
4. Excellent computer literacy skills – (Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook)
5. Product and market knowledge
6. Ability to analyze numerous data sets
7. Ability to cope under pressure
8. Excellent planning and organizational skills

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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