Demand Planner

OverviewWe are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic-minded Demand Planner to join our Client. The demand planner will be responsible for creating accurate demand forecasts, developing supply plans, and optimizing inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing excess inventory, carrying costs, and stockouts.Responsibilities:Actively engage in the end–to–end Sales and Operational Planning Process, with focus on demand & supply planning.Support the Material Planning process as well as the execution of the material plan and finished goods volumes for the production team.Ordering stock from suppliers and principals to fulfil customer demand and maintaining service levels.Ability to provide stock analysis to drive profitability and maintain optimal stock levels.Resolving issues where stock does not arrive on time in full.Ensure that the monthly production schedule is aligned to forecasts to ensure delivery in line with sales requirements.Work in conjunction with the Planning, Logistics, and Sales to guarantee order fulfilment in line with customer requirements.Maintaining all documents relating to supply chain processes in accordance with shipping and quality requirements.Communicating informed risks within the business to key stakeholders.Managing the forecasts and co–ordination of raw materials and production for various third–party/contract bottlers.Supporting adhoc forecasting and planning processes.Requirements:3 year B Degree / 4 year Diploma supply chain management, logistics or similar is essential CIPS/CPIM would be advantageous. A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a planning environment. Demand planning, S&OP management, supply planning. Shipping and materials planning would be advantageous. MS Office competency, highly competent in Excel. Experience with planning/demand/forecasting tools. SAP or similar ERP experience would be advantageous.Benefits:Salary: negotiable. Medical Aid. Pension. 13th cheque. Annual Leave.Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move. Salary: negotiable. Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience. Full Time. Company Social.#J-18808-Ljbffr