Have you wished to be a member of a prestigious Company? Now you can

Join Africa's leading producer of spirits, wines, ciders, and ready-to-drinks (RTDs) as well as the world's second biggest producer of ciders.

A Demand Planner is needed to join a dynamic team.

Location:

• Cape Town

Qualification:

• B. Com/B.Sc degree in disciplines such as Statistics, Economics, Business Management, Logistics and Supply Chain.
• Related Supply Chain National Diploma (eg: SAPICS CPIM) would be advantageous.

Experience and Skills:

• Exhibit skills in statistics, forecasting and forecasting methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts.
• At least 5 years' relevant experience
• Proficient in Microsoft excel
• Strong analytical and reporting skills
• Strong knowledge of demand planning within CPG industry
• Expert skills in demand management/forecasting tools, and forecasting methods incorporated with sales, marketing operations, finance, manufacturing, and supply chain factors
• Detail and accuracy oriented
• Hands-on experience in demand planning
• Experience interacting with a sales, finance, and marketing departments with regards to inventory and commercial activities such as market demand trends, product seasonality, promotional campaigning, etc.
• Experience in forecasting and inventory management systems
• Nice to have: Experience in Blue Yonder Supply Chain software

Responsibilities:

• Developing weekly and monthly statistical forecasts.
• Relating and measuring the impact of forecast accuracy.
• Assemble and analyze all data relevant to creating the consensus forecast (historical sales, market trends, seasonality, promotions, inventory policies and profiles, etc.).
• Make recommended adjustments to generated statistical forecast based on changes in demand and market trends.
• Reviewing recommended sales forecasts and inventory goals (emphasis on product/segment objectives, new product introduction, and promotions).
• Analyses historical demand and remove anomalies (including outliers) from the norm using historical information, knowledge of the category and through receiving input from the relevant functional departments (Sales and Marketing).
• Review sales plans, finance budget updates or latest estimates and demand drivers.
• Achieve consensus for operational demand forecasts by collaborating with sales, marketing, and finance departments in support of the S&OP process
• Enter and modify data and ensure the correctness of product / customer and location hierarchy.
• Identify relevant market-related data and competitive intelligence.
• Prepare and maintain relevant reports pertaining to forecast accuracy and the demand planning process.
• Collaborate closely and build good relationships with Sales and Marketing to build a best possible monthly forecast view that is also incorporating any key market intelligence as well as NPD's (new product developments)

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