Junior Demand Planner | Brackenfell at Managed People Solutions

Job Description

• Meridian Wine Distribution, a leading liquor distribution company based in Brackenfell, Western Cape, is seeking a Junior Demand Planning and Inventory Coordinator to support demand planning and inventory management within the supply chain function.
• The role focuses on ensuring accurate inventory visibility, effective stock control, and efficient coordination of supply chain processes to support overall business operations and product availability.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide inventory and stock availability information to internal stakeholders.
• Liaise with suppliers and operational teams regarding order status and deliveries.
• Escalate stock risks, shortages, or supply concerns to the Senior Demand Planner.
• Support customer service teams with inventory-related information.
• Support inventory optimisation by maintaining accurate planning information.
• Identify excess stock risks and escalate concerns.
• Assist with reducing unnecessary stockholding costs.
• Support inventory control initiatives.
• Support Vintage management process to prevent old-stock risks
• Update forecasting and planning information within inventory systems.
• Maintain accurate product, inventory, and planning master data.
• Prepare forecasting reports and supporting planning information.
• Identify and escalate unusual demand trends or data variances.
• Monitor inventory levels against defined stock parameters.
• Identify potential stock shortages, overstock risks, or slow-moving stock.
• Support replenishment planning activities and stock balancing requirements.
• Assist with inventory reviews and stock analysis.
• Create and process purchase orders and transfer orders accurately.
• Track supplier deliveries and warehouse transfers.
• Follow up on outstanding orders and delivery delays.
• Resolve basic order discrepancies and escalate unresolved issues.
• Generate inventory, forecasting, and stockholding reports.
• Monitor inventory performance and planning KPIs.
• Maintain planning records and supporting documentation.
• Support planning projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Use inventory planning systems and reporting tools accurately.
• Ensure data integrity across planning platforms.
• Manage workload and priorities effectively.
• Participate in planning and supply chain development initiatives.

Education and Experience

• Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations, or related field.
• 1–2 years' experience in inventory, planning, supply chain, logistics, procurement, or warehouse administration.
• Inventory management, reporting, forecasting concepts, and supply chain processes.
• Microsoft Excel and inventory/planning systems.