Supply & Demand Planner

About the role

We are a fast‑growing international health and wellness brand seeking a Supply & Demand Planner to join our remote South Africa team. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will own demand forecasting, supply planning and inventory optimisation across multiple global warehouses, directly supporting our rapid retail and e‑commerce expansion.

Key responsibilities

• Develop demand forecasts using historical sales, promotional calendars and commercial inputs.
• Build supply plans that align inventory levels with forecasted demand while avoiding overstock and stock‑outs.
• Monitor inventory performance across global warehouse locations to optimise stock cover.
• Create and maintain operational dashboards and KPI reports to track supply‑chain metrics.
• Collaborate with commercial and marketing teams to incorporate campaign launches and new product introductions into demand models.
• Analyse supply‑chain performance, evaluate supplier performance and build contingency plans.
• Refine forecasting methodologies and establish SOPs to streamline inventory planning.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in demand planning, supply planning or inventory forecasting within FMCG, retail or e‑commerce.
• Proven track record managing supply planning and inventory forecasting across multiple warehouse locations.
• Advanced analytical mindset with strong communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Required skills

• Advanced MS Excel (PivotTables, Power Query).
• Hands‑on experience with ERP systems such as Cin7.
• Familiarity with inventory‑management tools.
• Experience with Power BI or similar business‑intelligence platforms (advantageous).

What we offer

• Competitive total‑cash compensation of R540,000 – R720,000 per year.
• Fully remote work arrangement.
• Opportunity to influence global supply‑chain strategy in a high‑growth environment.