Strategic Demand & Inventory Planner

Talent Candey; Nama Khoi Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Job summary

Talent Candey is seeking a Demand Planner for a manufacturing household textile client, based in Mobeni. The role focuses on developing accurate demand forecasts to support production planning, inventory management, and distribution.

You will bridge sales, QA, and production to ensure on-time delivery, manage stock levels, and collaborate with suppliers to maintain availability and minimize obsolescence. 1–2 years’ experience preferred; Matric with Maths; Excel skills and strong communication

Qualifications

• Experience as a Demand Planner (1–2 years) or in a similar planning role.
• Matric with Maths; supply chain qualification advantageous.
• Strong communication and analytical skills; Excel proficiency.
• Understanding of manufacturing operations and supply chain dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Manage finished goods stock levels to achieve a 100% on-time and in-full delivery record.
• Balance inventory to meet customer demand while avoiding excess stock.
• Deplete excess/obsolete stock in a timely manner.
• Coordinate production to meet customer delivery lead times.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure on-time deliveries and resolve supply issues.
• Generate reports on inventory levels, stock turnover and demand.
• Ensure system integrity through proper process flow and schedules.
• Support senior MRP planner to maintain service levels and objectives.

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical

Excel knowledge

Understanding of manufacturing

Sync experience advantageous

1-2 years’ experience as a Demand Plnr

Education

Matric with Maths

Supply Chain Qualification advantageous

Tools

Excel

Job description

Talent Candey is seeking a Demand Planner for a manufacturing household textile client, based in Mobeni. The role focuses on developing accurate demand forecasts to support production planning, inventory management, and distribution.

You will bridge sales, QA, and production to ensure on-time delivery, manage stock levels, and collaborate with suppliers to maintain availability and minimize obsolescence. 1–2 years’ experience preferred; Matric with Maths; Excel skills and strong communication