Demand Planner: HPC

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You are part of the S&OP team responsible for the creation of a demand plan for categories within the respective portfolio. You are responsible for delivering a weekly demand plan for the customer groups and SKUs within the categories under your responsibility. You collaborate with the Supply Chain analytics team to define the statistical baseline forecast and ensure forecast accuracy.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Set up statistical forecasting models (e.g., time-series, regression) in SAP IBP for 12-60 months
Cleanse historical forecast data to correct the baseline in SAP IBP and ensure data quality, and harmonization for accurate forecasting
Establish master data structures (products, locations, planning combinations, NPI) in SAP IBP
Create simulations and what-if analysis for demand scenarios in SAP IBP
Develop dashboards and reports using SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC) or Excel add-ins
Pull all Demand KPI’s and root cause analysis for gaps and support in making action plan
Implement demand sensing techniques to improve real-time forecast accuracy in SAP IBP
Analyse sales trends, validate promotional uplifts and ensure integration of sales and marketing demand drivers into overall demand to challenge and improve forecasts
Optimize consensus demand planning (including obtaining and assessing event volumes) by integrating inputs from sales, marketing, and finance.
Discuss new product launch volumes and discontinued items and share the information with the supply planning team to enable readiness
▪ Achieve consensus unconstrained demand planning by SKU/ Category and review the same with supply side to identify potential demand and supply gaps
Review Demand Plan vs Target at category level and update unconstrained demand plan after DR in the system.
Maintain and manage the database of sales & marketing assumptions
Participate in the Demand Review to sign-off the category demand plan and support the monthly Capacity Review through provision of insight into demand
Train end-users on SAP IBP functionalities and best practices
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE
Key Professional Competencies
Core knowledge
Forecasting methods and techniques Demand Planning Best Practices (process & SAP IBP), Interrelation between customer service, production management, Inventory management (raw/ packaging materials), Supply Chain KPI’s.
Academic
Analytical Skills, Negotiation Skills, Problem solving, Decision making, Degree in Industrial Engineering, Production or Supply Chain Management
Leadership
Influencing others, driving long-term results, developing myself & others, staying a step-ahead, managing change
Personal Effectiveness
Effective communication, Interpersonal skills
Experience
Function – 3+ experience in demand planning
Industry – Experience in FMCG industry desirable
Technology - Proficiency in SAP IBP, statistical forecasting models
WHAT YOU WILL BE MEASURED ON
Forecast Accuracy & forecast Bias
Customer Service Levels
Stock write offs
24 months demand plan with assumptions
In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.