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Immediate Superior: Supply & Demand Lead
Location: Stellenbosch, Cape Town
Function: Sales
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 103395
Closing Date:15/03/2024

Purpose

The purpose of the Demand Planning Manager is to ensure that an accurate demand and supply signal exists for HBI Exports, this will ensure the best customer service at the most cost-effective way. Collaboration with cross-functional teams, including Sales, Marketing, Operations, and Supply Chain, to gather relevant data and insights to enhance demand forecasts.

Key Responsibilities

Effective demand forecasting

Scrutinize historical sales data, market trends, and customer insights to develop accurate demand forecasts. Identify potential risks and opportunities given the analysis conducted.
Ensure monthly forecast submissions are received for key HBI distributors.
Ensure forecast uploads are submitted & uploaded timeously & accurately.
Drive demand planning social systems & ensure adherence to the process.
Constantly check and assess demand planning performance metrics & identify areas for improvement and where corrective actions can be taken.
Handle demand planning process improvements, through statistical forecasting to enhance forecasting accuracy.
Provide regular reports and updates, highlighting key insights, trends, and recommendations for improvement.
Liaise closely with HB central demand planning teams on forecasting approaches & social systems.
Develop and implement demand planning policies and processes to drive accurate forecasting.'

Supply planning support by

Weekly review & report on sales plans vs actual vs open orders to track demand variations.
Reviewing stock availability at production plants vs demand & highlighting key risks/opportunities
Support in the roll out & management of DRP tools or similar.
Ensure bottle stock levels remain within required targets & drive risk inventory mitigation plans.

Responsible for establishing and maintaining the reputation and credibility of the business with key stakeholders

Meeting customer and business needs and requirements
Effective cross-functional networking
Up to date about industry trends, market dynamics, and latest technologies in demand planning and incorporate them into HBI’s strategies and processes.

Innovation & Improvement Results

Innovation and business improvement in support of operational and segment goals
Lead and pro-actively coach team around sustainability performance. Personal Development and Teamwork.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering/ Logistics/ Supply chain or related field.
5+ years minimum experience in sales & operational planning, strong mathematical & statistical knowledge & excellent communication skills
Strong mathematical and statistical knowledge
A solid understanding of inventory management practices and procedures
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.

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