Demand Planner

If you are self-driven with a customer-orientated personality then this might be your role. Good planning, time management and problem-solving and decision-making skills is high on the list of what will make you a suitable candidate. This well-established, well-known FMCG organisation is recruiting for a top Demand Planner. Great growth opportunities within the organisation. Great salary with benefits on offer. Minimum Requirements: Matric with a related tertiary qualification Minimum of 3 years demonstrated experience in demand planning role OR similar Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Valid driver's license with own transportation Must be willing to travel as required Excellent communication skills - both written and verbal and facilitation skills with the ability to work with others to achieve objectives Excellent numerical commercial and analytical skills Excellent problem-solving skills as well as interpersonal communication skills Excellent reporting skills Providing comprehensive support to all stakeholders Maintaining accurate and up-to-date demand figures Present yourself in a professional manner Responsibilities: Develop an accurate short and long-term volume forecast Evaluate historical trens 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 month 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 Measure and evaluate the forecast accuracy on a weekly/monthly basis against the targeted parameters Analyse trends using analytical, marketing and sales data to improve the accuracy of future demand Assist the key stakeholders by performing regular meetings to gain their input and forecast sign-off Submit reports weekly / monthly providing feedback and recommendations for improvement. If you are a Planner with relevant experience looking for a brand new challenge, then this might just be it.