Global Demand Planning Manager

RecruitMyMom; Somerset West; Hybrid; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Somerset West is searching for a Global Supply Chain Demand Planner. This role is responsible for aligning international demand forecasts and requires a Bachelor's degree in business or related. Applicants should possess strong English communication skills and experience with forecasting systems. This is a one-year fixed-term contract where you will lead supply chain processes and develop global inventory dashboards. The job allows for a hybrid work setup, involving three days in the office and two days remote.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to build relationships across functions and cultures.
• Ability to adjust quickly to change and manage multiple priorities.
• Optimism under pressure while driving solutions to completion.

Responsibilities

• Lead Supply Chain Category S&OP processes.
• Develop Supply Chain Demand category long-term strategy.
• Create Global Demand Forecasts for manufacturing sites.

Skills

Fluent in English

Experience with forecasting and planning systems

Strong Microsoft Excel skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or related field

Job description

Somerset West, South Africa | Posted on 20/11/2025

• Location Type Hybrid (Part office, Part remote)
• Job Type Fixed Term
• Salary Up to R80 000 CTC
• Remuneration Term Per Month
• Date Opened 20/11/2025
• State/Province Western Cape
• City/Town Somerset West
• Country South Africa

Job Description

A premium lifestyle brand is seeking a Global Supply Chain Demand Planner responsible for aligning international demand forecasts to support category objectives. The role involves partnering with key functions such as Category Management, New Product Development, Finance and Compliance to assist local planning teams in developing effective inventory plans. This is a one-year fixed term contract with an immediate start.

You will act as a point of escalation for critical supply chain challenges, lead teams in resolving issues, and develop global inventory and demand dashboards. Additional responsibilities include supporting manufacturing capacity planning, managing third-party supplier processes, and ensuring demand plans are aligned with logistics and warehouse capabilities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Supply Chain Category S&OP processes
• Develop Supply Chain Demand category long term strategy
• Create Global Demand Forecasts to be sent to manufacturing sites
• Global inventory reporting
• Responsible for KPI implementation and reporting

Requirements

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
• Fluent in English (other languages a plus).
• Experience with forecasting and planning systems and strong Microsoft Excel skills.

Communication: Builds relationships and communicates effectively across functions and cultures.

Flexibility & Adaptability: Adjusts quickly to change and manages multiple priorities.

Resilience & Tenacity: Maintains optimism under pressure and drives solutions to completion.

Influencing & Teamwork: Gains agreement, contributes to team success, and supports others with a hands-on approach.

Target Orientation & Decisiveness: Achieves business goals, meets deadlines, and makes timely, informed decisions.

• Hybrid – 3 days in office in Somerset West & 2 days from home (if preferred)
• Group role – reporting into line manager overseas