Demand Planner x2

Dreaming big is in our DNA. Its who we are as a company. Its our culture. Its our heritage. And more than ever, its our future. A future where were always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet lifes moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together when we combine your strengths with ours is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

The key purpose of this role is to analyse and enrich statistical forecasts through collaboration with commercial teams and reach consensus on both weekly and monthly forecasts to release to Supply Network Planning teams, all while driving improved sales forecast accuracy and value chain predictability.

Key outputs and responsibilities:

• Support and Manage Zone LCP as per Scope Requirement (E.g. Demand Planning, Portfolio, Management, S&OP)
• Prepare and Manage Weekly and Monthly Demand routines (E.g. S&OE, S&OP, Portfolio Review, Demand Review, Supply Review)
• Prepare, analyze and implement recommendations for Demand Planning data (e.g. master data, aggregation rules, segmentation, internal/external demand drivers, normalization, etc.)
• Generate and/or analyse Statistical Forecasting outputs, including best fit models run over appropriate horizons and disaggregation.
• Propose, agree and implement Commercial Enrichment and Collaboration (e.g. commercial/marketing calendars, events, promotions, NPDs, discontinuations, etc.)
• Analyse and incorporate import/export volumes within the standard demand cycle (e.g. IMEX M+1)
• Manage and support the implementation and use of Zone reporting Tools and/or Dashboards
• Prepare regular reports and presentations to communicate key performance metrics (Forecast Accuracy, Bias, SCOH, etc.) and improvement recommendations to management and senior leadership

Profile:

• Effective numeracy, analytical skills & problem solving at both operational and tactical levels
• Ability to manage complexity and ambiguity
• Good communicator across all levels within and external to the organization
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to build rapport and influence across all levels in the organization
• Excellent self management practices with a pro active, energetic and committed approach
• Excellent presentation and report drafting skills
• Excellent analytical understanding and strong excel capabilities advantageous
• Ability to manage multiple streams of information optimally with attention to detail
• An orientation towards the quantitative disciplines of mathematics, statistics and economics would be advantageous
• Basic business financial understanding would be advantageous
• Candidate should have a 3-year Bachelor level degree in Sciences or Commercial or similar degree or equivalent tertiary education
• Ideal candidate should have between 3-5 years experience in the Demand Planning, sales/marketing, planning or supply chain disciplines in an FMCG environment

Additional Information:

Band: VII

SAB (Pty) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments will be made in line with SAB employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short-listing.