Demand Planner at Kimberly-Clark

• As part of the MEA Supply Chain team, this role is responsible for providing the timely creation and communication of a robust market demand plan to enable the delivery of Working Capital targets, Operating profit and Customer Service goals of the business unit. The role is pivotal to drive optimal decisions between several countries & functions including Sales Controllers and Customer Business Managers, Business Analysts, S&OP Teams and Customer Services in the 1 month to 2-year horizon.

In this role, you will:

• The role will translate consumer / sales demand, promotions, product introduction & rollover plans into an agreed forecast of market requirements on an on-going 18 month rolling basis, keeping systems and other information flows up to date. The role also includes the short-term management/coordination of the execution of plans, communication of changes, issues and shortages, avoidance of obsolete products and stock run outs. The identification and delivery of process and capability improvement, cost transformation and inventory optimization opportunities are expected to deliver team and business objectives. The role will be expected to prepare and present the aligned forecast and decisions made in the monthly cycle to the wider business.
• For an agreed portfolio of products in support of the South African and MEA business plans
• Develop and maintain a monthly demand schedule by maintaining an 18-month rolling forecast at invoice SKU level
• Manage, own and present the monthly MBO (monthly business outlook) for demand forecast sign off
• Drive improvements in forecast accuracy and bias
• Challenge forecast inputs with a data led approach
• Provide forecast insights and recommendations for quarterly financial & budget process, plus 5-year business plans, and category specific projects, innovation and strategies
• Manage forecast locations splits, roll-overs and allocation rules to optimize service and reduce obsolescence and cost exposure
• Drive improvements in the Demand Planning processes, including DIO optimization
• Support implementation of demand management best practices/strategies across categories and accounts
• Understand and communicate supply chain implications and solutions (when appropriate) of category-specific business plans.
• Work closely with Supply Chain and S&OP colleagues in support of tactical execution which meets business objectives.

Deadline:5th August,2025