Automotive Product & Demand Planning Manager (Aftermarket) - Gauteng, Johannesburg

Recruiter:

Select Motor Recruitment

Job Ref:

JHB000837/DP

Date posted:

Wednesday, May 27, 2026

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
Remuneration: Competitive Salary

Purpose Of The Job:
An exciting opportunity is available with a well-established leader in the Independent Automotive Aftermarket for an experienced Product Manager / Demand Planner. This role is ideally suited to a commercially minded professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys balancing product management, procurement, supplier relations, and demand planning responsibilities.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving category growth, improving stock availability, enhancing supplier performance, and supporting overall profitability through effective planning and market-focused decision-making. You will also contribute to the optimisation of ERP systems and planning tools in line with the company’s strategic objectives.

POSITION INFO:
Responsibilities:
Demand Planning & Procurement

Manage the integration and alignment between the ERP system and Demand Planning platform
Review forecast-driven order recommendations and validate stock requirements
Generate and manage Purchase Orders while monitoring supplier delivery performance
Investigate forecasting discrepancies and lost sales trends to improve replenishment accuracy
Assess supply chain and planning efficiencies, recommending improvements where required

Product & Category Management

Maintain and enhance product ranges in line with customer demand and market trends
Identify opportunities for new products and category expansion, preparing supporting business cases
Conduct competitor and industry analysis to ensure the business remains competitively positioned
Ensure all products comply with required specifications and relevant Consumer Protection legislation

Inventory & Commercial Performance

Monitor stockholding, product movement and overall inventory performance
Implement strategies to reduce slow-moving, excess or obsolete stock
Analyse sales trends, profitability, margins and market share performance
Maintain competitive pricing structures aligned with business margin objectives

Supplier & Internal Relationship Management

Build and strengthen long-term supplier relationships
Negotiate pricing structures, rebates, payment terms and trading agreements
Evaluate supplier performance against agreed service levels and quality expectations
Work closely with sales, marketing and branch teams to support category success and growth initiatives

Marketing & Sales Enablement

Assist with product launches, promotions and category marketing initiatives
Evaluate marketing effectiveness and support sales growth strategies
Provide product training, market insights and sales support tools to internal stakeholders

Minimum Requirements:

Relevant tertiary qualification in Supply Chain, Procurement, Commerce or a related discipline in the Automotive Industry
Minimum of 5 years’ experience within Product Management, Procurement or Demand Planning
Strong ERP systems experience with advanced Excel proficiency
Solid analytical, commercial and financial acumen
Proven supplier negotiation and supplier management experience
Previous Automotive Aftermarket exposure will be highly advantageous
Motor Industry experience Essential!

Please note only candidates with the required experience will be contacted and considered. If you are not contacted within 14 days from application, kindly consider your application as unsuccessful.
Applications will only be considered from candidates who meet the specified criteria as per the job spec. If you do not meet the requirements, Select Motor Recruitment reserves the right not to respond to your application.

Applications should be submitted no later than 2 weeks from advertising.

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