Strategic Demand Planner – S&OP & Forecasting

OUP; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Oxford University Press is looking for a Demand Planner based in Cape Town. The role involves developing demand forecasts for local and import titles across Africa and requires strong analytical skills and experience in demand planning.

The ideal candidate should have a degree in Supply Chain or related fields, robust data analysis abilities, and experience with demand planning systems like SAP. Responsibilities include monitoring KPIs, collaborating cross-functionally, and facilitating the S&OP process.

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain or equivalent practical experience in demand planning.
• Experience in demand planning or supply chain analytics roles.
• Strong data analysis skills and advanced Excel capability.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts for local and import titles.
• Facilitate cross-functional discussions to align assumptions.
• Monitor approval parameters and escalation thresholds.

Skills

Demand planning methodologies

Data analysis

Advanced Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Statistics, Data Analytics, Economics, Engineering

Tools

SAP

QlikSense

Excel

Job description

Oxford University Press is looking for a Demand Planner based in Cape Town. The role involves developing demand forecasts for local and import titles across Africa and requires strong analytical skills and experience in demand planning.

The ideal candidate should have a degree in Supply Chain or related fields, robust data analysis abilities, and experience with demand planning systems like SAP. Responsibilities include monitoring KPIs, collaborating cross-functionally, and facilitating the S&OP process.