SUMMARY:
Our client is looking for a Demand Planner to join their team. The candidate must have strong analytical experience with a mix of demand and supply planning
POSITION INFO:
Job Specification
Develop and maintain forecast models for the business
Manage and create demand forecast, analyse trends and measure performance to ensure accurate forecast and alignment with business plans
Create and manage forecast models, analyse trends, manage forecast tools, and maintain accurate data
Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results
Develop and measure key performance indicators to track and evaluate forecasts made
Assist in assessing the effectiveness of the demand planning and forecasting function, and to work towards continuous improvement
Identify & develop analytical and quantitative methods to understand, predict, and enhance supply chain processes
Assemble and analyse all data pertinent to creating the sales forecast (historical sales, market trends, seasonality, promotions, and inventory levels)
Lead forecast and inventory planning meetings with functional managers, reviewing recommended sales forecast and inventory goals
Collaborate with the planning function in order to assemble data, analyse performance, identify problems, and develop recommendations which support SCM planning and operations
Provide annual input into Function/Departmental CAPEX /OPEX business plan/budget
Monitor and analyse forecast reports to ensure that forecast reports are accurate and provide meaningful information to the relevant stakeholders.
Design and generate reporting dashboards for weekly and monthly statistical forecast reports
Work with account executives and account managers to deliver an accurate demand-driven forecast that will enable the business to meet its targets
Provide reports on inventory levels, highlighting risks and appropriate actions to mitigate the identified risks
Coordinate cross-functional research activities to monitor and reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions
Monitor SKU levels and recommend SKU rationalization initiatives in the future
Facilitate, re-engineering, best practice, and consensus between functional experts (Demand Planning, Inventory Planning, Purchasing, Sales & Marketing, Finance and IT)
Manage Inventory targets to ensure availability of stock to meet current and future demand
Manage inventory targets (including safety stock levels) that are approved by management
Prepare, report and communicate forecast inventory measurements to management (forecast accuracy, inventory plan vs. targets)
Monitor availability of stock to meet current and identified future demands.
Execute purchase orders on Evolution
Manage and maintain demand planning systems and procedures to ensure accuracy in data documentation and incorporating market intelligence
Maintain documentation and standard operating procedures for demand planning processes and systems to ensure that demand planning processes and procedures are documented, and updated regularly
Maintain and update the demand planning system and software to ensure accurate and relevant data
Manage timely rolling of forecast updates in collaboration with other teams in order to ensure accuracy of data
Identify relevant market-related data and competitive intelligence that can be incorporated into the business to ensure effective measuring and forecast accuracy
Maintaining stock levels whilst having the following limitations and constraints: Forecast accuracy, supplier reliability, low safety stock levels & high lead times
Managing large batch sizes
Management and prioritizing of purchase orders
Regulatory and technical issue resolution facilitation
Meeting the sales target by ensuring adequate stock levels
Engaging with the entire commercial team to identify risks and opportunities
Satisfying global requirements with regards to reporting and stock control
Full functional cross-collaboration within the business and with suppliers
Sales, Marketing, and Finance (daily) to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts
Systems and technology suppliers (need-based) to ensure that the business has tools that address the requirements of the business
IT (need-based) for system maintenance and update, development, and data integrity
Suppliers of finished goods, packaging, and raw material
Supply Chain Team (daily) to ensure the availability of stock
Regulatory and QA (weekly) to report on quality or compliance issues
Medico Marketing (need-based) for information on new products and existing products
IPD and New Launches
Manage a yearly portfolio of 60m USD per annum in sales turnover
The portfolio consists of approx.
± 300 SKU’s
14+ Suppliers (portfolio baskets could be changed as per business need)
13+ Product managers
13 million USD inventory
Manage OOS target (to a minimum) to below 4.0% of sales budget
Minimize OOS impact
Manage open PO’s and Supply Security from all suppliers
All decisions related to developing measuring parameters to measure the accuracy of the forecast
Recommendations on market intelligence
All decisions related to updating and maintenance of a demand planning system
Recommendations on best practices and re-engineering
All administrative decisions related to the reporting staff
Advice and suggestions on any variance, risks, or inventory levels
Minimum Requirements
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Relevant tertiary degree or Diploma in Business/ Finance / Industrial Engineering/ Logistics Management
Minimum of 3 years’ experience
Good working knowledge of analytics and numerics
Good working knowledge of advanced excel is essential
Experience in forecasting and knowledge of forecasting methods
SAP/APO, or Oracle Demand Planning or other software related to demand planning
Numerical ability, analytical
Microsoft Excel
Decision- making skills
Technical methods and frameworks
Demand planning systems and software, ie. SAP/APO, or Oracle Demand Planning
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