Demand Planner at SAB Miller

Job Description:
An opportunity exists for a Demand Planner reporting to the Supply Chain Director. The successful incumbent will provide customers with a demand forecast on tactical and operational levels so that informed business decisions can be made.

Duties and Responsibilities:

•     Compile and manage an agreed demand forecast
•     Report on forecast performance
•     Provided statistical base for sales budget

Requirements:

•     Minimum B. Degree with a major in a financial, commercial or statistical field
•     Minimum 4 years’ experience in a supply chain management role, preferably at management level
•     Knowledge and experience in clearing and forwarding processes
•     Experience in the management of a large data base would be an advantage
•     Good knowledge of supply chain principles and practices
•     Excellent understanding of inventory management
•     Application of knowledge
•     Decisiveness
•     Above average numeracy in order to perform complex calculations
•     Assertiveness
•     Analytical thinking
•     Software applications and system knowledge
•     Practical research methodology
•     Advanced statistical methods