Demand Planner (m/f)

Description

• Heading Moz is searching for a Demand Planner for a client in the FMCG Sector to be based in Maputo
• The role of the Demand Planner is to develop a demand forecast using data such as sales forecasts, shipment histories, and marketing plans. This position is a key driver in creating and managing the true customer demand signals by which to align the rest of the supply chain and company resources

Duties

• Identify deviations from expected results and other disruptions and promptly resolve any issues
• Forecasting activities associated with customers and products
• Create and maintain forecast models for customers, incorporating business intelligence and forecast information gathered from several data sources
• Develop demand forecasts (operational forecasts) at multiple levels of aggregation for multiple time horizons as part of a demand planning function
• Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results
• Coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the forecast model to reflect updated sales and marketing assumptions
• Interact with sales, marketing, and customer finance to understand demand forecast drivers
• Utilize a collaborative and consensus approach by working with Sales, Marketing and Customer Finance to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts
• Use and maintain the Demand Planning software as the primary forecasting system tool
• Provide input to the Supply Planning organization in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs
• Closely coordinate and communicate customer action plans with supply planning

Requisites

• BA/BS college degree or equivalent. MBA preferred
• 5 to 10 years of experience in the FMCG industry is mandatory
• 3 to 5 years experience as a Demand Planner in the FMCG Industry (preferred)
• Proficiency in Portuguese and English

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted

How to Apply

• Apply online: bit.ly/DemandPlanner5Feb19