Demand Planning Manager

Recruiter:

Pollock & Associates

Job Ref:

JK6222

Date posted:

Tuesday, January 6, 2026

Location:

sandton, Gauteng, South Africa

Salary:

Competitive CTC Package offered

SUMMARY:
A senior Demand Planning Manager is required to lead the development, governance, and continuous refinement of short-, medium and long-term demand forecasts across the business.

POSITION INFO:

This role translates strategic objectives into robust, data-driven demand plans that enable effective supply chain planning, service level optimisation, and profitable growth.

You will own the end-to-end demand planning cycle, including baseline and promotional forecasting at the detailed product level, measurement of forecast accuracy, and insight generation to drive proactive supply chain decisions. Working closely with Marketing, Finance, Supply Planning, and 3PL partners, you will integrate customer demand into a single consensus plan through structured joint business planning.

The role plays a key part in Annual Operating Plan development, NPD demand planning, mix analysis, and short-dated stock management, while leading continuous improvement in forecasting processes, master data governance, and planning digitisation. You will balance complexity, challenge assumptions, resolve demand–supply gaps, and drive forecast error reduction across regions and categories.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, Science or similar
6–8 years’ demand planning experience
Advanced Excel and strong analytical capability
Proven stakeholder engagement and problem-solving skills
Statistics certification is advantageous
This role suits a strategic, commercially minded planner who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments.

"Looking for a role that aligns with your package expectations, job level, or industry expertise? Apply now via our career portal:

NB! This job is now closed. You can apply for other jobs by uploading your CV.

Similar jobs you might be interested in:

Senior Workshop Manager – Transport/Logistics
Location: Benoni, Gauteng
Salary: R85000 P/M (Negotiable)
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Workshop manager to lead and manage the full maintenance function of a large long-distance fleet consisting of trucks and trailers.
Today

Senior Workshop Manager – Transport/Logistics
Location: Benoni, Gauteng
Salary: R85000 P/M (Negotiable)
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Workshop manager to lead and manage the full maintenance function of a large long-distance fleet consisting of trucks and trailers.
Today

Senior Workshop Manager – Transport/Logistics
Location: Benoni, Gauteng
Salary: R85000 P/M (Negotiable)
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Workshop manager to lead and manage the full maintenance function of a large long-distance fleet consisting of trucks and trailers.
Today

Senior Workshop Manager – Transport/Logistics
Location: Benoni, Gauteng
Salary: R85000 P/M (Negotiable)
We are seeking an experienced and strategic Senior Workshop manager to lead and manage the full maintenance function of a large long-distance fleet consisting of trucks and trailers.
Today

General Works Manager - Chloorkop (Gauteng)
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: Annually
About the PositionOur Client is seeking a strong individual to lead, co-ordinate and control the activities and operations of the factory to achieve the planned output at acceptable levels of costs and quality in accordance with company policy and compliance to safety standards. The Works manager’s provides effective leadership to site management team, manages site employee relationships and...
Today

Marketing Manager
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
2 days ago

Logistics Manager
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
An established and performance-driven organisation is seeking a highly analytical Stock Control & demand Logistics manager to take ownership of forecasting accuracy, inventory optimisation, and logistics planning.
5 days ago

Master Planner
Location: Johannesburg
Salary: R30,000 Monthly
Master Planner - Alrode Alberton - Permanent
13 days ago

National Key Accounts Manager
Location: Centurion
Salary: 0
Our client is looking for a National Key Accounts manager to join their team in Centurion
14 days ago

Product Manager Independent Automotive Aftermarket Business - Gauteng
Location: Johannesburg
Salary:
Based: Johannesburg, GautengRemuneration: Highly Competitive About the RoleJoin a leading player in the Independent Automotive Aftermarket as a Product manager / demand Planner, where you’ll take charge of key product categories and make a real impact. This is a dynamic, commercially focused role that blends product management, procurement, and supplier performance with dem...
19 days ago