Supply & Demand Planner

Nurture Brands; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consumer goods company in Bellville is seeking a Demand Planner to ensure effective production and fulfilment of orders. The role involves analysing sales data, collaborating with marketing and sales, and managing stock levels. Candidates should demonstrate strong analytical skills and the ability to improve forecasting accuracy. This position offers an opportunity to contribute significantly to supply chain operations.

Responsibilities

• Analyse historical sales data and market trends to create accurate demand forecasts.
• Work with sales and marketing teams to adjust forecasts based on campaigns.
• Ensure demand forecasts align with supply chain capabilities.
• Manage stock levels in collaboration with procurement and production.
• Provide data-driven insights for decision-making during the S&OP process.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings with sales and finance teams.
• Track forecast accuracy and identify gaps or trends for improvement.
• Provide regular reports on demand trends and inventory performance.
• Liaise with key customers to align demand expectations.
• Incorporate marketing and sales inputs into forecasts for promotional planning.
• Ensure Received orders are executed on time and in full.
• Establish effective distribution systems for customer deliveries.
• Ensure accurate receiving of products from suppliers.
• Ensure 3PL supplier meets all delivery KPIs.

Job description

To ensure seamless execution of the production and fulfilment plans by maintaining continuous and efficient production workflows, optimizing inventory levels, and coordinating accurate and timely customer order fulfilment.

Responsibilities

• Analyse historical sales data, market trends, and promotional activities to create accurate demand forecasts
• Work with sales and marketing teams to adjust forecasts based on upcoming campaigns, new product launches, and customer insights
• Ensure demand forecasts align with supply chain capabilities to prevent overstock or stockouts
• Work together with procurement and production teams to manage stock levels
• Support the S&OP process by providing data-driven insights for decision-making
• Participate in cross-functional meetings with sales, finance, and supply chain teams
• Track forecast accuracy and identify gaps or trends for improvement
• Provide regular reports on demand trends, service levels, and inventory performance
• Liaise with key customers and distributors to align demand expectations
• Support promotional planning by incorporating marketing and sales inputs into forecasts
• Ensure Received orders are executed in full within agreed timeframes (OTIF).
• Ensure effective distribution systems are in place so that products can be distributed to customers in the most effective way.
• Ensure accurate and timeous receiving of shipped products from Nautilus and 3rd Party Suppliers.
• Ensure 3PL supplier meets all delivery KPI, (Damaged stock, short delivery and delivery of expired stock).