As an Executive Search and Career Consultant specializing in the niche market of Supply Chain, we represent some of the top leaders and are called upon by blue chip organizations in the country to secure talent and assist them in building high performance teams.
A leading FMCG company is looking for a Demand Planner to be based at their Offices in Cape Town and Johannesburg.
The purpose of this role is to ensure effective demand and statistical forecasting for assigned categories in order to drive profitability through increased sales, improved margins, and working capital productivity.
Essential Experience:
- Strong planning and buying experience with solid understanding of financial and statistical
analysis of both - 2-4 years’ experience with distributions requirement planning and other supply chain processes such as demand planning, production planning, scheduling and transportation
- Data analysis models
- Ability to understand and fine tune algorithms for optimal forecast performance
- Execution of the new stores / lines / products process using required commercial acumen
- Understanding of customer needs and wants, trends, competitive environment and market share
- Financial planning models and methodologies
- Deep understanding of the consistent management and planning of the supplier base performance metrics, promotional planning cycle, product lifecycle, supply chain optimization for their products, business analysis and reporting
Please send your CV to talent@peopleshop.co.za and quote the job title in the subject line.
The People Shop (Pty) Ltd
012 462 2828
Job Type: Permanent
Job Location: Cape Town Johannesburg
CTC: R 600 K - R 450 K
