Global Demand Planning Manager

Recruiter:

Helderberg Personnel CC

Job Ref:

SW005986/JM

Date posted:

Wednesday, January 14, 2026

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

SUMMARY:
My client, a well established and high-end international retail brand is looking for Global Demand Planning Manager on a 1 year contract to join their team. A Bachelor's degree in Business or a related field is essential.

This is hybrid role and the successful candidate must be available immediately and based in Cape Town.

POSITION INFO:
Main Purpose of the role

Responsible for Global Supply Chain Demand Planning activities, aligning global forecasts to support category objectives
Interface with enabling group functions such as Category Managers, New Product development, Finance and Compliance to support local planning teams with developing inventory plans
Act as point of Escalation as required for Global Supply Chain, leading teams to resolve critical challenges.
Formulate global inventory and demand dashboards
Support Manufacturing Capacity Planning
Support 3rd Party Supplier process
Ensure demand Plans are feasible for Logistics and Warehouse capabilities

Key Responsibilities

Lead Supply Chain Category SOP processes
Develop Supply Chain Demand category long term strategy
Product Life cycle management
Create Global Demand Forecasts to be sent to manufacturing sites
Global inventory Reporting
Responsible for KPI implementation and reporting

Experience required

Experience with inventory and demand planning for both internal and external manufacturing sites
Demonstrated experience in Leading forecasting and demand planning SOP
Experience in developing and implementing Global Planning Processes
Experience in Managing complex Global Supply Chain Projects
Experience working on cross functional projects
In depth ERP knowledge and MRP skills

Skills and Qualification

Fluent English, other languages are a plus
A bachelor’s degree in business or related field
Experience with forecasting and planning systems
Clear experience with Microsoft Office particularly Microsoft Excel

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