Junior Demand Planner

Recruiter:

Network Recruitment

Job Ref:

NPr003726/KavN

Date posted:

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

240 000.00 Annually

SUMMARY:
A well-established manufacturing business with over two decades of operational success is looking for a highly analytical, systems-driven individual to join its growing supply chain team.

POSITION INFO:
This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys working with forecasting, planning, inventory optimisation, procurement systems, and operational data — not someone looking for a purely administrative buying role.

If you are naturally analytical, detail-oriented, and enjoy solving operational problems through systems and data, this role was built for you.

The Opportunity:
You will play a key role in ensuring that the business maintains optimal stock levels, accurate forecasting, and efficient procurement planning across multiple operational sites.

The environment is fast-moving, highly operational, and deeply reliant on strong systems thinking and planning accuracy.

This role offers direct exposure to:

Demand planning
Procurement analytics
Inventory optimisation
Forecasting models
ERP and reporting systems
Supplier coordination

Key Responsibilities:

Support demand forecasting and procurement planning activities
Monitor inventory trends and optimise stock holding levels
Analyse operational and forecasting data to improve planning accuracy
Ensure system and stock alignment across operations
Liaise with suppliers and internal operational teams
Support purchasing processes and inventory management
Identify inefficiencies and drive process improvements through systems and analytics
Generate reports and planning insights for operational decision-making

Minimum Requirements:

Degree in:
- Supply Chain Management
- Procurement
- Logistics
- Industrial Engineering
- BCom Supply Chain / Procurement
Postgraduate qualification advantageous
1–3 years’ experience within planning, procurement, forecasting, or analytical roles
Manufacturing exposure advantageous
Strong analytical and numerical ability

Technical Requirements:

Strong ERP and systems exposure
Advanced Excel capability
Exposure to:
- Forecasting systems
- Power BI
- Reporting tools
- Inventory and planning systems

What We’re Looking For:

Highly analytical and process-driven thinker
Strong systems orientation (“super user” mindset)
Solutions-driven with strong problem-solving ability
Detail-obsessed and operationally aware
Self-disciplined and able to work independently
Strong communicator who can engage across operational teams

Why Join?:

Exposure to a highly operational and data-driven environment
Opportunity to grow into a strong planning and procurement specialist
Work closely with business leadership and operations
Stable, long-standing manufacturing environment with growth potential

If you are a driven, analytical individual who enjoys systems, forecasting, and operational problem-solving, we invite you to apply for a confidential discussion.

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