Demand Planner

Develop effective forecast models based on trends and demand patterns.

Calculate stock volume requirements according to minimum order quantities, stock-on-hand, promotional requirements, price increases, best delivery practice etc.

Propose and implement solutions and inventory estimations to Management.

Place and follow up on stock ordered with suppliers to minimise lost sales and avoid stock outages.

Successfully communicate forecast and inventory estimations to Management and get approval.

Liaise with receiving regarding slot times, discrepancies, stock not ordered, short-supplied stock, bookings etc.

Identify and report overstocks together with support to sales team in regard to exit strategy.

Identify and report short-dated and expired stock. Either IBT it to another DC or liaise with sales department to sell.

Assist with queries regarding POs & GRV (receiving department).

Fill in for team members on leave.

Solve Ad hoc inventory issues/queries.

Computer literate with advanced excel skills.

Master Data buying management Qlikview.

Monthly reports on Qlikview, forecasts.

Master Data Clean up weekly via Qlikview.

Managing the Qlikview classifications by ensuring that obsolete and excess stock is reduced and the correct holding for good stock is optimised.