Demand Planner

Retail
Johannesburg North, Johannesburg – Gauteng – South Africa

An opportunity exists for a commercially aware Demand Planner to take ownership of forecasting, inventory analysis and sales planning within a fast-moving personal care and retail environment.
 
This role is responsible for translating market demand, historical sales, promotions and seasonal trends into accurate forecasts and inventory targets that support service levels, stock optimisation and profitable growth.
 
You will bring solid experience in demand planning, forecasting, procurement, and inventory management, with strong ERP, MRP, and advanced spreadsheet capabilities.
 
Exposure to external African markets, such as Angola, Mozambique, and Zambia, will be advantageous.
 
This role requires a highly analytical individual who can work cross-functionally with sales, marketing, finance, operations and supply chain to improve forecast accuracy, manage product life cycles, support new product launches and strengthen fulfilment performance.
 
A strong grasp of inventory metrics, turn rates, sell-thru reporting and S&OP processes is essential.
 
Minimum Requirements
  • 4-year degree in Business, Marketing or related field
  • Minimum 3 years’ related demand planning experience
  • Background in forecasting, procurement, planning and master scheduling
  • Strong beauty care, retail or FMCG demand planning exposure
  • ERP, MRP and statistical forecasting systems experience
  • Advanced Excel and strong numerical analysis capability