Demand Planner - FMCG

SUMMARY:
FMCG Demand Planner

POSITION INFO:

Our Client is a leading FMCG company who has an opportunity for a Demand Planner.

We are looking for talented Demand Planners who thrive on hard work and innovation? NB: This is a demand forecasting role

• Actively engage in the end-to-end Sales and Operational Planning Process, with focus on demand & supply planning

• Support the Material Planning process as well as the execution of the material plan and finished goods volumes for the production team.

• Ordering stock from suppliers and principals to fulfil customer demand and maintaining service levels.

• Ability to provide stock analysis to drive profitability and maintain optimal stock levels

• Resolving issues where stock does not arrive on time in full.

• Work in conjunction with the Planning, Logistics and Sales to guarantee order fulfilment in line with customer requirements.

• Managing the forecasts and co-ordination of raw materials and production for various third-party/contract bottlers.

• Supporting ad hoc forecasting and planning processes.
  
  

To Qualify, You Will Need

• B Degree / Diploma supply chain management, logistics or similar is essential

• A minimum of 2 years of relevant experience in a planning environment. Demand planning, S&OP management, supply planning.

• MS Office competency, highly competent in Excel

• Experience with planning/demand/forecasting tools

• SAP or similar ERP experience would be advantageous.