Demand Planning Manager

A company in the laboratory services industry is seeking a Demand Planning Manager to join their dynamic team.
PurposeLead strategic forecasting, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and optimize supply chain activities to meet business objectives and customer needs, ensuring effective demand-supply balancing and continuous improvement.Key Responsibilities:- Forecast demand for products and services, communicating timely information to stakeholders.- Collaborate with cross-functional teams for relevant data and insights.- Drive collaboration to prioritize demand for order fulfillment based on business objectives and customer segmentation.- Participate in sales and operations planning processes, enabling demand-supply balancing analysis.- Prepare reports and statistics, manage forecast models, and develop key performance indicators.- Support business, marketing, inventory, finance, and production strategies.- Review and assess risk, identify opportunities for risk management.- Utilize tools and technology for managing and analyzing the supplier portfolio.- Maintain constructive relationships with stakeholders.- Coach and mentor staff; oversee day-to-day administrative tasks.Minimum Requirements & Key Competencies:- Degree/Diploma in Supply Chain Management/Public Management/Logistics/Commerce (NQF LEVEL 6).- 8 years of Demand Planning experience, with at least 5 years in a Managerial or supervisory role.- Knowledge of Supply Chain Management, PFMA, treasury regulations, policies, procedures, Economics, and Accounting.- Proficiency in relevant tools and technology.- Understanding of customer service principles, Forecasting, and Demand Principles.- Analytical and critical thinking skills.- Strong verbal and written communication skills.- Problem-solving and numerical skills.- Attention to detail.- Advanced Computer Literacy.- Presentation Skills.- Customer Service Relations.