Demand & Supply Planning Manager (Demand Planner)

About the role

We are looking for a highly organized Demand & Supply Planning Manager to lead end‑to‑end product supply and inventory management for our South African subsidiary. The role bridges factories in China, local sales teams and major retail channels, ensuring the right products are available on time and fully compliant with local regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Own the full PSI (Purchase, Sales, Inventory) process for South Africa, coordinating production planning, order placement and shipment tracking with factories.
• Serve as the primary operations contact for key retail partners such as Takealot, Fair Price and OK Furniture, providing inventory visibility, delivery schedules and allocation plans.
• Lead product introductions by securing all required South African customs and regulatory certifications (e.g., NRCS, SABS, LOA, ICASA).
• Consolidate product specifications and marketing materials, translating technical requirements into sales tools and liaising between global product teams and local sales.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree.
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, operations or import/export, preferably in consumer electronics, home appliances or retail.
• Deep knowledge of the South African retail landscape, especially major online and furniture channels.
• Proven experience obtaining electrical compliance certifications in South Africa.
• Fluent English; Mandarin proficiency is a strong plus.
• Adaptable mindset comfortable with ambiguity and able to wear multiple hats.

Required skills

• Strong analytical abilities.