Regional Supply Chain Planner: Demand & Distribution

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Planner for our client in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. You will oversee regional distribution strategies, develop accurate demand forecasts, and manage inventory across the network to meet service levels and minimize costs.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in supply chain planning, strong analytical skills, and experience with ERP and SCM tools. You will collaborate with procurement, manufacturing and logistics to optimize networks and ensure

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in supply chain planning, logistics, or operations management.
• Proven experience in demand forecasting, inventory management and network optimization.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills; experience with Excel/ERP/SCM tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute accurate demand forecasts from data, trends, and sales input.
• Plan and manage inventory levels across the network to meet service levels and minimize costs.
• Optimize distribution network design and transport routes to improve efficiency and reduce lead times.
• Collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, sales, and logistics for end-to-end operations.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks and disruptions.
• Monitor KPIs like forecast accuracy, inventory turnover, and on-time delivery.
• Support implementation of supply chain technologies and process improvements.
• Manage relationships with 3PLs and carriers.
• Prepare regular reports on performance and present to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and company policies in Nelspruit.

Skills

Forecasting

Inventory planning

Network optimization

Analytical skills

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Logistics/Business Admin

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

SCM planning tools

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Planner for our client in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. You will oversee regional distribution strategies, develop accurate demand forecasts, and manage inventory across the network to meet service levels and minimize costs.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years in supply chain planning, strong analytical skills, and experience with ERP and SCM tools. You will collaborate with procurement, manufacturing and logistics to optimize networks and ensure