Supply Chain Planner

About the role

The Supply Chain Planner will support the Demand and Supply Planning function across South Africa, Mozambique and Zambia. You will ensure product availability at the right locations while minimizing disruptions and inventory costs, and you will contribute to the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain accurate demand plans through forecast updates, trend analysis and monitoring demand changes and risks.
• Coordinate material planning activities to guarantee raw and packaging material availability.
• Support production planning by monitoring supply constraints and inventory requirements.
• Monitor finished‑goods positioning to ensure stock is available at the correct facilities.
• Prepare planning reports, KPI tracking and analysis for Demand and Supply Review meetings.
• Identify and communicate supply risks, stock shortages, excess inventory and service risks.
• Maintain effective working relationships and information flow between Planning and internal stakeholders.
• Support continuous‑improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, visibility and service levels.

Required profile

• Minimum 2 years of relevant planning experience.
• Experience in FMCG, fashion, manufacturing or similar environments.
• Experience working with cross‑functional teams and multiple stakeholders.
• Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Commerce or a related field.
• APICS / CPIM certification is advantageous.

Required skills

• Good understanding of demand and supply planning principles and processes.
• Knowledge of forecasting, material planning, production planning and inventory management.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Strong data‑analysis capability.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across different markets and stakeholders.