Demand Planner

ROLE OVERVIEW 

Edward Snell & Co. is seeking a highly motivated, experienced Demand Planner to join our Supply Chain team in Cape Town. 

QUALIFICATIONS AND MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

• A 3-year B Degree / 4-year Diploma in 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 and supply planning in the FMCG industry.
• 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Actively engage in the end-to-end Sales and Operational Planning Process, with a 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 with 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 ad-hoc forecasting and planning processes. 

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES 

• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving ability with a proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues. 
• Time management skills to handle multiple projects and priorities effectively. 
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment. 
• Adaptable and able to quickly learn and implement new technologies/methodologies.