Demand Planner - P2 at Sandvik

The purpose of this role is to control inventory and plan the demand for the Rock Tools Region Southern Africa.

Key Performance Areas:

• Lead the area Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings for areas of responsibility.
• Collect forecast data, perform gap, or trend analysis, and recommend process improvements.
• Communicate and collaborate the forecasting and inventory management data with the regional key stakeholders.
• Provide feedback and make recommendations to regions to ensure orders are created according to the forecast.
• Provide support to internal departments to improve inventory management.
• Maintain inventory parameters in collaboration with regional manager for all responsible stockrooms.
• Perform replenishment planning based on the forecast.
• Release orders according to system requisitions and customer orders.
• Manage expediting requests from regions.
• Perform detailed inventory analysis opportunities and optimize inventory levels.
• Work with all relevant stakeholders to establish both short- and long-term inventory strategies
• Monitor indicators related to inventory (Fill rate, Obsolete Slowing-Moving Inventory, Days-In Inventory (DII), Order Fulfillment Lead Time (OFLT), Forecast accuracy, Airfreight etc.).
• Provide back up support to team members when required.

Your profile: 

• Matric/equivalent qualification
• BCom Supply Chain Management qualification
• Knowledge of S&OP process
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Experience in root cause analysis
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to effectively prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
• High attention to detail
• Ability to implement and own process changes
• Good presentation skills (verbal and written)
• Experience with any forecasting tools
• Valid drivers' license