Senior Supply Chain Planner - Hybrid (Sandton) Forecasting & S&OP

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Retirement fund

Performance-based incentives

Hybrid work model

Training and development opportunities

Work-life balance

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Planner based in Sandton for a hybrid role. You will optimize inventory, forecast demand, and collaborate across procurement, sales, marketing, and operations.

You will lead SC initiatives, analyze supplier performance, and drive S&OP improvements while maintaining KPIs and ensuring regulatory compliance. A strong analytical mindset and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in supply chain planning, inventory management, and demand forecasting.
• Hybrid work experience and strong collaboration skills.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle SCM or Kinaxis and advanced Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute inventory management strategies to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Conduct demand forecasting and analysis using statistical models and market data.
• Collaborate with procurement, sales, marketing and operations to align SC activities.
• Monitor SC performance and implement corrective actions to reduce costs and risks.
• Optimize transportation and warehousing costs through planning and negotiations.
• Support S&OP processes with data and insights.
• Analyze supplier performance and strengthen relationships.
• Develop and maintain KPIs for SC operations.
• Lead projects to improve processes and adopt new technologies.
• Prepare regular reports for senior management on SC performance and recommendations.
• Ensure compliance with regulations and company policies.
• Participate in remote and on-site strategic planning in Sandton.

Skills

SAP

Oracle SCM

Kinaxis

Excel advanced

Analytical thinking

Communication

Education

Master's degree in SCM/Logistics/Business

Tools

SAP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Supply Chain Planner based in Sandton for a hybrid role. You will optimize inventory, forecast demand, and collaborate across procurement, sales, marketing, and operations.

You will lead SC initiatives, analyze supplier performance, and drive S&OP improvements while maintaining KPIs and ensuring regulatory compliance. A strong analytical mindset and excellent communication are essential.