Demand Planner

Summary

Job Title	Demand Planner
Function	Supply Chain
Company	Coca-Cola Fortune
Employment Contract Classification	Permanent
Location - Town / City	Port Elizabeth
Location - Province	Eastern Cape
Location - Country	South Africa
Job Description	Develop strategic, tactical and operational sales forecasts on an annual, monthly and weekly basis. Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results. Manage the statistical forecasting system. Coordinate cross-functional research activities and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions. Conduct periodic territory visits to build sales forecasting capability and implement Sales & Operation Planning best practices. Track, initiate and lead continuous improvement. Proactively identify and resolve problems related to sales forecasting and inventory stock holding. Ensure that all activities related to new and discontinued products are completed on time and the forecasting system is updated accordingly. Stay abreast of market trends and supply issues that may impact the forecast.
Key Duties & Responsibilities	Develop strategic, tactical and operational sales forecasts on an annual, monthly and weekly basis. Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results. Manage the statistical forecasting system and normalisation of sales history. Coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions. Conduct periodic territory visits to build sales forecasting capability and implement Sales & Operation Planning best practices. Track, initiate and lead continuous improvement in KPI’s and provide feedback to Demand Planning Manager. Proactively identify and resolve problems related to sales forecasting and inventory stock holding. Work closely with Marketing and Supply Planning to ensure that all activities related to new and discontinued products are completed on time and the forecasting system is updated accordingly. Maintain contact with territory and divisional management, marketing, sales and supply planners to stay abreast of market trends and supply issues that may impact the forecast.
Skills, Experience & Education	B.Com/B.Sc Tertiary qualification ideally majoring in Mathematics and/ or statistics. Minimum 2-3 years experience in FMCG planning environment or proven sales forecasting experience. Excellent numerical, analytical, problem solving and decision making skills. Proficiency in advanced Excel. Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact at all levels. Good facilitation skills and the ability to self manage and meet deadlines. Knowledge of SAP Production Planning, Material Master modules & Basic Microsoft Access. Moderate travel within South Africa.
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