Demand Planner (Bellville) at Econo Foods

PURPOSE OF THE ROLE

• The Demand Planner is accountable for generating a stable, accurate rolling forecast covering all stores and B2B channels. The role integrates analytical modelling, commercial insight, promotional activity, seasonality and system logic into a clear demand signal that drives replenishment, procurement, capacity planning and financial accuracy.
• A successful Demand Planner balances statistical rigour with strong cross-functional engagement, ensuring forecasts are both credible and operationally practical.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and maintain statistical forecasts in Slimstock across all categories.
• Integrate promotional uplift, commercial insights, NPD, delisting’s and space constraints.
• Lead the monthly forecast exception cycle.
• Maintain all forecast parameters: seasonality, lifecycle, segmentation and models.
• Collaborate with Merchandising and Operations on weekly trading reviews.
• Provide early warning signals for demand risks, shifts and anomalies.
• Produce weekly and monthly accuracy/bias reports.
• Support S&OP Demand Review with insights and scenarios.
• Align forecast logic with Slimstock behavioural rules and parameter settings.

 Outputs

• Final forecast per SKU/location/channel
• Forecast accuracy and bias reporting
• Promo uplift plans
• Demand risk alerts
• S&OP Demand Review inputs

 KPIs

• MAPE
• Bias
• Forecast stability
• Promo uplift accuracy
• NPD forecast accuracy
• Exception closure

Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Supply Chain, Analytics, Economics, Mathematics or Industrial Engineering or similar
• 3 - 7 years in in Demand Planning or similar analytical role
• Strong Excel and Power BI experience

Preferred:

• SAPICS Diploma
• APICS CPIM/CSCP exposure
• SQL Python or statistical modelling knowledge

 COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

• Building and maintaining relationships with strong interpersonal skills - living out the company values and unique HO HOLA culture.
• Friendly, helpful, confident yet humble, and able to work well in a team.
• Ability to work in a highly competitive, fast past and dynamic environment.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English (written and verbal).
• Comprehensive knowledge of Microsoft.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Results-driven, proactive, and comfortable operating in fast-paced, complex environments.

HOW TO APPLY

• If you are passionate about this position and possess the skills and experience to excel in this role, we invite you to join our team. Interested candidates should submit their application through this application portal. 
• We look forward to reviewing your application and potentially welcoming you to the team.

CLOSING DATE               

• 12 DECEMBER 2025 (12/12/2025)