Pharma Demand & Import Planner

Express Employment Professionals Vaal Triangle; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals Vaal Triangle is seeking a Procurement Officer to manage demand planning, supplier coordination and import tracking in the pharmaceutical context. The role focuses on timely product acquisition, tracking shipments and maintaining stock availability to support operations.

You will analyze forecasts, monitor inventory, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to optimize procurement processes and ensure uninterrupted supply chains in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Matric with Maths Higher Grade and Accounting is required.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field is required.
• Experience using ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and Excel for data analysis and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to develop an accurate demand forecast for products and materials.
• Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and customer demand patterns, lead times and MOQ's to inform the demand forecasting models.
• Adjust procurement plans based on demand fluctuations to optimize inventory levels and minimize stockouts or excess inventory.
• Monitor inventory levels of finished products to ensure alignment with demand forecasts and production schedules.
• Collaborate with suppliers to place orders, expedite deliveries, and manage lead times to ensure timely receipt of products.
• Communicate with suppliers on order status, planned manufacturing dates and import paperwork for customs.
• Track supplier performance metrics including on-time manufacturing, on-time dispatching and lead times.
• Coordinate with freight forwarders, customs brokers, and logistics providers to track shipments and resolve customs issues.
• Communicate with internal stakeholders to provide updates on import status and delivery dates.
• Coordinate with warehouse staff and logistics providers to ensure stock is received on time with correct paperwork.

Skills

Supply chain experience

Demand planning

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Negotiation

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Business acumen

Education

Matric with Maths Higher Grade and Accounting

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or related

Excel proficiency

Tools

SAP/Oracle ERP

Microsoft Excel

Demand planning software

Job description

Express Employment Professionals Vaal Triangle is seeking a Procurement Officer to manage demand planning, supplier coordination and import tracking in the pharmaceutical context. The role focuses on timely product acquisition, tracking shipments and maintaining stock availability to support operations.

You will analyze forecasts, monitor inventory, and collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to optimize procurement processes and ensure uninterrupted supply chains in a fast-paced