Demand Planner

Reference: 9298 RL Consultant: Rozel Liebenberg Job Description: Develop an accurate short and long-term volume forecast Evaluate historical trends to model future demand Obtain information on occurrences like promotional activity, new product launches, discontinuations Track promotional and new product performance Provide a rolling weekly short-term forecast = 8 weeks Submit monthly, a long-term forecast = 18 months identifying the gaps from the previous forecast version and business targets Supply monthly forecast data to support principle accounts, planning and procurement functions Align forecast data with business service providers (Vector) Measure and evaluate the forecast accuracy on a weekly / monthly basis against the targeted parameters Analyse trends using analytical, market(ing) and sales data to improve the accuracy of the future demand Assist the key stakeholders by performing regular meetings to gain their inputs and forecast sign-off Submit reports weekly / monthly providing feedback and recommendations for improvement Qualifications: Related tertiary qualifications Minimum of 3 years’ demonstrated experience in demand planning role or similar Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Valid driver’s license with own transportation Must be willing to travel as required How to Apply: Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za . If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system. We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice. Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful. #J-18808-Ljbffr