NATIONAL DEMAND PLANNING MANAGER

Econofoods; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Econofoods seeks a dynamic National Demand Planning Manager to oversee stock management and demand forecasting. This role will optimize supply chain strategies, ensure profitability, and enhance category performance, contributing to the company's goal of quality service and products. Join a forward-thinking team committed to continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience in demand planning and stock management.
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in forecasting models.

Responsibilities

• Oversee management of stock quality and quantity.
• Implement effective stock planning and forecasting.
• Optimize supply chain efficiency and cost management.

Skills

Strategic Planning

Demand Forecasting

Supply Chain Management

Stock Optimization

Supplier Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Job description

We are currently seeking a dynamic individual to join our team and contribute to our ongoing success. If you are passionate about delivering exceptional customer service, collaborating with a diverse team, and embracing continuous learning and growth, Econofoods could be the perfect fit for you. Join us in our mission to provide quality products, value, and service to our customers, every single day.

The purpose of the National Demand Planning Manager is to oversee the entire management of stock quality and quantity in support of the category and supply chain strategy through effective planning and forecasting of sales, cost of sales, purchases, and stock, thereby ensuring continued sales and profit growth whilst optimizing working capital.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategy planning and operational execution
• Demand forecasting management of team
• Supply chain and stock optimization management
• Order and Replenishment management
• Supplier/customer management
• Stock management of stock days, ageing stock, overstock, and short deliveries
• Set, review, and optimize item ordering parameters in line with Cost to Serve and stock holding targets for items in the category
• Implement and execute an effective stock planning and forecast model/system

Operational Performance Areas

• Management of the ordering and delivery cycles to ensure stock levels, working capital, and DC space utilization are optimized
• Provide category buyers with historical performance and forecast information for deal buy-in and promotion items, and agree on forecasts before implementation
• Manage and track in-stock and overstock performance of the demand planning teams, ensuring forecast accuracy
• Review and present promotion performance (actual vs planned) monthly
• Monitor category stock level performance, stock turn, and days forward cover (actual vs budget/target)
• Review weekly/monthly in-stock performance for warehouse and retail
• Track supplier fill-rate and delivery performance
• Calculate order quantities for special buy-in orders to ensure profitability and in-stock levels
• Oversee and manage store requests for significant stock quantities presented by demand planners
• Maintain stock levels in line with days forward cover and stock turn
• Manage ordering and delivery cycles to retail, optimizing stock levels, working capital, and store space
• Drive governance in the deal-buying segment of the ordering process in line with the business plan
• Engage with the entire supply chain on special projects or initiatives to improve SKU/category efficiency
• Manage the stock pulse system regarding efficiency, user interaction, and optimization