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Demand Planner

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Job Description


Demand Planner

Apply before Jul 20 2025 | 61 Days left




Vacancy Details

Employer: Black Tie Recruit

Role Definition:

The Demand Planner is responsible for developing accurate demand forecasts to support production planning, inventory management, and supply chain operations. This role acts as a bridge between sales, quality assurance dept and production teams to ensure we meet customer delivery efficiently

Job Position:

Demand Planner

Reporting Line:

Supply Chain Planner

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Requirements

 

 

 
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Education

Supply Chain Qualification

Matric with Maths

 

Skills

Strong communication

Analytical

Excel knowledge

Attention to detail and problem-solving mindset

Understanding of manufacturing operations and supply chain dynamics

Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration abilities

 

Experience

1-2 years’ experience in similar role

Sync experience advantageous

 

Work Conditions

Fast-paced environment with tight production     timelines.

Office-based with regular interaction with operations team

 

     

 

 

 

 

 

Key Responsibilities

·       Full responsibility of managing finished goods stock levels in line with company policies to achieve a 100% on time and in full delivery record.

 

·  Managing inventory to strike a balance between meeting customer demand and avoiding exces inventory

 

·  Ensuring all excess/obsolete stock is depleted timeously.

 

·       Production Coordination: Collaborating with the production and manufacturing teams to ensure that finished goods are produced in line with customer delivery within the required lead times.

 

·       Vendor Management: Working with suppliers and vendors to ensure on-time deliveries and to resolve any supply chain issues that may impact finished goods availability.

 

·       Reporting and Analysis: Generating reports on inventory levels, stock turnover, customer demand

 

·       System integrity: Ensuring the administrative process flow is managed correctly via the system and via relevant schedules

 

·       Completing tasks that support the senior MRP planner to maintain customer service levels and company objectives

 

 

 

 

 

KPA’s

Competencies

·          Inventory Management

·          Accuracy & Data Integrity

·          Production Support

·          Reports submission accurately and timeously

·          Follow ups with supplier on packaging

·          Follow up an communication with production planners

·          Attention to Detail

·          Communication & Collaboration

·          Problem-Solving

·          Time Management

·          Adaptability

·          Continuous Improvement Mindset


Candidate Requirements

Experience

1-2 years’ experience in similar role

Sync experience advantageous


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  • Company Contact Number
    +27 11 883 3197
  • Company Website
    https://www.woodburnmann.co.za/