Recruitment Room Team
Demand Planner
Job Description
- Durban
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
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Sectors:
Manufacturing
General
Retail
- Reference: 2281675
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 |
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Job Position: |
Demand Planner |
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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
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Key Responsibilities |
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· 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
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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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