Demand Planner (Manufacturing) – East Rand

Permanent

Ref #15999-PAM

pamellacv@pcs-sa.co.za
Employer Description
Manufacturing of construction machinery and equipment.
Job Description

Your duties will encompass:

  • Use the analytical, marketing, and sales data of the company to effectively estimate future product demands and make recommendations for inventory holding.
  • Perform inventory audits and report on the health of the inventory including inventory turns, fill rate and obsolescence.
  • Planning inventory, analyzing statistical data, and generating forecasting solutions.
  • Provide key inputs in Commodity Purchasing Strategy Formulation
  • Oversee demand planning and management processes for new and existing products.
  • Develop and execute product demand plans to meet organization goals.
  • Provide support in developing seasonal demand forecasts.
  • Develop demand forecasts based on demand patterns and business trends.
  • Work with sales team and supply chain management to improve forecast accuracy.
  • Provide key inputs and advice on stock to be managed.
  • Maintain demand plan to ensure cost effectiveness and to meet customer demands.
  • Drive and manage Inventory reduction strategies and inventory optimization projects.
  • Identify opportunities to meet customer demands during constrained supply.
  • Develop an inventory management system to maintain a healthy and consistent stock levels.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain or other relevant fields.
Skills
  • Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a demand planning/forecasting role.
  • Solid understanding of inventory management practices and
  • procedures.
  • Proven track record of inventory management success.
  • Must be from manufacturing industry.
  • Advanced on excel.
Salary/Package
R450K – R700K CTC
Benefits

N/A

Job Post Expiration
2025-07-27

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