Demand Planner

Overview We are seeking a detail-oriented and strategic-minded Demand Planner to join our Client. The demand planner will be responsible for creating accurate demand forecasts, developing supply plans, and optimizing inventory levels to meet customer demand while minimizing excess inventory, carrying costs, and stockouts. Responsibilities: Actively engage in the end–to–end Sales and Operational PlanningProcess, with focus on demand & supply planning. Support the Material Planning process as well as the execution of thematerial plan and finished goods volumes for the production team. Ordering stock from suppliers and principals to fulfil customer demand andmaintaining service levels. Ability to provide stock analysis to drive profitability and maintain optimalstock levels Resolving issues where stock does not arrive on time in full. Ensure that the monthly production schedule is aligned to forecasts to ensure delivery in line with sales requirementsWork in conjunction with the Planning, Logistics and Sales to guaranteeorder fulfilment in line with customer requirements. Maintaining all documents relating to supply chain processes in accordancewith shipping and quality requirements. Communicating informed risks within the business to key stakeholders. Managing the forecasts and co–ordination of raw materials and productionfor various third–party/contract bottlers. Supporting adhoc forecasting and planning processes. Requirements: 3 year B Degree / 4 year Diploma supply chain management, logistics orsimilar is essential CIPS/CPIM would be advantageousA minimum of 3 years of relevant experience in a planning environment.Demand planning, S&OP management, supply planning.Shipping and materials planning would be advantageous.MS Office competency, highly competent in ExcelExperience with planning/demand/forecasting toolsSAP or similar ERP experience would be advantageous. Benefits: Salary: negotiableMedical AidPension13th chequeAnnual Leave. Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move. Salary: negotiable.Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.Apply for this role today, contact Rebecca Grylls, Ashley Feldtmann, or Thomas Stacey at Hire Resolve or on LinkedInYou can also visit the Hire Resolve website: or email us your CV: We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.