Demand Planner - - Johannesburg

Key Functions

Forecasting and inventory analysis
New product launches and promotions
Designing and generating weekly and monthly statistical forecast reports
Continuously improving forecasting techniques, method, and approach
Relating and measuring the impact of forecast accuracy
Evolving and maintaining documentation and standard operating procedures for demand planning processes and systems.
Conduct current and future forecasting analysis, ensuring forecasting processes and methods are followed.
Assemble and analyse all data pertinent to creating the sales forecast (master data, historical sales, market trends, seasonality and promotions).
Establish and utilize best methods (statistical models and software tools) in creating forecasts and respective inventory targets.
Make recommended adjustments to forecast and inventory targets based on changes in demand and market trends.
Prepare, report, and communicate forecast and inventory measurements to management (forecast accuracy, inventory plan vs. targets).
Monitor SKU levels and recommend SKU rationalization initiatives in the future

Requirements