Job: Global Graduate – Demand Planning

Company : SC Johnson; Midrand; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 112,000; Part time

Job summary

SC Johnson offers an entry-level Demand Planning internship in Midrand, Gauteng, South Africa. This role provides hands-on experience in data analysis, forecasting, and reporting to support the end-to-end demand planning cycle.

You will gather data, generate forecasts, track performance, and collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Finance to align plans with business objectives. This internship aims to build foundational skills in supply chain planning.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Analytics, Economics or related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, basic formulas) with Power BI or Tableau a plus.
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and demand planning tools (APO, O9, Kinaxis, Anaplan) advantageous.
• Basic understanding of statistical forecasting methods and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to improving forecast accuracy to influence inventory levels and costs.
• Identify trends from sales and market data to support decision-making.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain and Finance to align demand plans with business objectives.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning processes and systems.

Skills

Excel

Statistical forecasting

Data analysis

Power BI

Tableau

Education

Bachelor's degree (Supply Chain/Analytics)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

APO

O9

Kinaxis

Anaplan

Job description

This is an entry-level (with possible 1 yr experience in Demand Planning) position designed to provide foundational experience in demand forecasting and supply chain planning. It involves hands-on work with data analysis, forecasting tools, and reporting systems to support accurate demand planning. The role will support the end-to-end demand planning cycle, including data gathering, forecast generation, and performance tracking.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to improving forecast accuracy, which directly influences inventory levels, customer service, and cost efficiency
• Identify trends and insights from sales and market data to support strategic decision-making
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, and Finance) to align demand plans with business objectives
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning processes and systems

Qualifications

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, basic formulas); experience with Power BI or Tableau is a plus
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and demand planning tools (APO, O9, Kinaxis, Anaplan) is advantageous
• Basic understanding of statistical forecasting methods and data analysis
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, basic formulas); experience with Power BI or Tableau is a plus
• Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and demand planning tools (APO, O9, Kinaxis, Anaplan) is advantageous
• Basic understanding of statistical forecasting methods and data analysis
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Analytics, Economics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field

Hiring organization

SC Johnson

Employment Type: internship

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