Demand Forecast Planner

SUMMARY:
Demand Forecast Planner

POSITION INFO:

Our client, one of the suppliers in the FMCG industry is currently looking for a Demand Forecast Planner to join their team.

Duties and Responsibilities;

*  To manage and coordinate all forecasting activities which support the customer service and inventory objectives associated with customers and products.

*  Review trends in the company’s historical sales, forecast accuracy.
*  Review current forecasts against inventory receipts to ensure proper inventory fill rates to customers.
*  Independently analyze current and historical customers'' order information before refining/developing forecasts models based on the Company’s demand patterns and business trends.
*  Scrutinize sales data to identify trends and issues within forecasts and root cause analysis.
*  Conduct regular monthly forecast maintenance by reviewing statistical forecast models and applying error analysis techniques.
*  Monthly meetings with sales and marketing staff to discuss planned product promotions in order to produce a more accurate forecast.
*  Monitor and report on important changes in sales forecasts, budgets, and business strategies.
*  Successfully communicate forecast and inventory estimations to management and other relevant key officials.

KEY SKILLS

*  Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
*  Able to effectively communicate with staff at all levels.
*  Honesty, Integrity & Reliability.
*  Strong attention to detail.
*  Problem-solving skills.
*  Critical thinking capabilities.
*  Ability to exercise sound judgment in decision-making.
*  Self-motivated: Ability to work with little supervision.
*  A willingness to learn.
*  Strong ability to multitask.
*  Open to change and learning new systems.
*  Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
*  Good time management.
*  Must be flexible due to work demands.
*  Above average work standard.

QUALIFICTIONS

*  Matric.<br>
*  BCOM Logistics / Degree in Quantitative Analytics.
*  Computer literate (Excellent Advanced Excel skills, Word & Microsoft).
*  3- 5 years demand planning experience.

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