Supply Chain Planner

About the role

We are looking for a Supply Chain Planner to support Demand and Supply Planning across South Africa, Mozambique and Zambia. The role ensures product availability at the right locations while minimizing disruptions and inventory costs, and contributes to the Sales & 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 ensure raw and packaging material availability.
• Support production planning by monitoring supply constraints and inventory requirements.
• Monitor finished‑goods stock positioning to guarantee availability 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 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.
• Proven ability to work 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

• Advanced Excel.
• Strong data‑analysis capability.