Junior Demand Planner — Textile & Apparel Forecasting

Innovazi Consulting (Pty) Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Innovazi Consulting (Pty) Ltd in Mobeni, Durban, is seeking a Junior Demand Planner to forecast demand and support production planning and inventory management. You will link Sales, QA, Production, and Supply Chain to ensure customer demand is met efficiently and on time.

The role requires 1–2 years in demand planning, strong Excel, and excellent communication. Familiarity with textile manufacturing helps, and Sync experience is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Matric with Mathematics is required.
• Supply Chain / Logistics qualification is advantageous.
• 1–2 years' experience in a demand planning role.
• Experience in textile or clothing manufacturing.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Take full responsibility for managing finished goods stock levels in line with company policies and customer requirements.
• Support the achievement of on-time and in-full (OTIF) delivery.
• Monitor and balance customer demand with minimising excess stock.
• Coordinate with Production to meet lead times and customer requirements.
• Liaise with suppliers to ensure on-time deliveries and resolve supply chain issues.
• Generate and analyse reports on inventory levels, stock turnover and demand.
• Maintain system information and administrative processes accurately and timely.
• Communicate potential supply or stock issues to stakeholders.
• Provide support to Senior MRP / Supply Chain Planner as required.
• Monitor demand trends to support production and inventory planning.

Skills

Excel skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Planning

Team collaboration

Education

Matric with Mathematics

Supply Chain / Logistics qualification

Tools

Sync

Job description

Innovazi Consulting (Pty) Ltd in Mobeni, Durban, is seeking a Junior Demand Planner to forecast demand and support production planning and inventory management. You will link Sales, QA, Production, and Supply Chain to ensure customer demand is met efficiently and on time.

The role requires 1–2 years in demand planning, strong Excel, and excellent communication. Familiarity with textile manufacturing helps, and Sync experience is advantageous.