Description:
Hire Resolve's client is seeking a skilled Demand Planner to join their team in Somerset West. The ideal candidate will be responsible for generating accurate demand forecasts for the food manufacturing industry, ensuring optimal inventory levels are maintained to meet customer demand while minimizing excess stock. The Demand Planner will work closely with sales, marketing, and production teams to develop and implement strategies to meet demand fluctuations and improve forecast accuracy.Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain demand forecasts for all products based on historical data, market trends, and input from sales and marketing teams
- Collaborate with production and supply chain teams to ensure inventory levels are optimized to meet customer demand
- Monitor market trends and adjust forecasts accordingly to minimize stockouts and excess inventory
- Analyze and report on forecast accuracy, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions
- Communicate forecast changes and production plans to all relevant departments to ensure alignment and smooth operations
- Work closely with sales and marketing teams to understand promotions, new product launches, and other sales initiatives that may impact demand
- Utilize forecasting software and tools to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of demand planning processes
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in demand planning in the food manufacturing industry
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and forecasting software
- Experience with Syspro
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
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 Ashley Feldtmann at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
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.
Requirements:
- Develop and maintain demand forecasts for all products based on historical data, market trends, and input from sales and marketing teams
- Collaborate with production and supply chain teams to ensure inventory levels are optimized to meet customer demand
- Monitor market trends and adjust forecasts accordingly to minimize stockouts and excess inventory
- Analyze and report on forecast accuracy, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions
- Communicate forecast changes and production plans to all relevant departments to ensure alignment and smooth operations
- Work closely with sales and marketing teams to understand promotions, new product launches, and other sales initiatives that may impact demand
- Utilize forecasting software and tools to enhance the accuracy and efficiency of demand planning processes
- Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or related field
- 3+ years of experience in demand planning in the food manufacturing industry
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Advanced proficiency in Excel and forecasting software
- Experience with Syspro
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Salary: negotiable.
- Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
- Apply for this role today, contact Ashley Feldtmann at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
05 Apr 2024;
from:
careers24.com