JUNIOR Demand Planner

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

The Demand Planner is responsible for developing accurate demand forecasts to support production planning, inventory management, and supply chain operations. This role acts as a bridge between sales, quality assurance dept and production teams to ensure we meet customer delivery efficiently 

Requirements:

Education

Supply Chain Qualification

Matric with Maths

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical

Excel knowledge

Attention to detail and problem-solving mindset

Understanding of manufacturing operations and supply chain dynamics

Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities

Experience

1-2 years’ experience in similar role

Sync experience advantageous

Work Conditions

Fast-paced environment with tight production timelines.

Office-based with regular interaction with operations team

Key Responsibilities: 

· Full responsibility of managing finished goods stock levels in line with company policies to achieve a 100% on time and in full delivery record.

·Managing inventory to strike a balance between meeting customer demand and avoiding exces inventory

· Ensuring all excess/obsolete stock is depleted timeously.

· Production Coordination: Collaborating with the production and manufacturing teams to ensure that finished goods are produced in line with customer delivery within the required lead times.

· Vendor Management: Working with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-time deliveries and to resolve any supply chain issues that may impact finished goods availability.

· Reporting and Analysis: Generating reports on inventory levels, stock turnover, customer demand

· System integrity: Ensuring the administrative process flow is managed correctly via the system and via relevant schedules

· Completing tasks that support the senior MRP planner to maintain customer service levels and company objectives

KPA's: 

• Inventory Management
• Accuracy & Data Integrity
• Production Support
• Reports submission accurately and timeously
• Follow ups with supplier on packaging
• Follow up an communication with production planners 

Competencies: 

• Attention to Detail
• Communication & Collaboration
• Problem-Solving
• Time Management
• Adaptability
• Continuous Improvement Mindset