Demand Planning Specialist
- Location
- Cape Town, Western Cape
- Closing date
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In brief
**Overview** The Demand Planning Specialist at Red Bull is responsible for developing and maintaining an accurate, consensus-based demand plan designed to balance customer demand, inventory health, service levels, and overall supply chain capabilities. This role acts as a crucial link between various internal teams such as Sales, Marketing, Finance, Logistics, and Customer Service, as well as external partners including Distribution Partners and customers, and Global Operations. Through activities encompassing demand forecasting, customer collaboration, S&OP participation, inventory analysis, demand reviews, and data-driven decision-making, the specialist identifies opportunities and risks to enhance forecast accuracy. The primary objective is to position the organization for sustainable growth while consistently maintaining high service levels. The position requires a blend of strategic thinking, analytical capability, stakeholder management, operational execution, and a commitment to continuous improvement to support Red Bull's business growth and supply chain performance. **What you will do** * Develop, maintain, and continuously refine accurate demand forecasts across all products, channels, customers, and planning horizons by analyzing various data inputs (historical sales, market intelligence, seasonality, promotions) and assessing forecast changes, bias, and accuracy. * Lead and support regular demand reviews with key internal and external stakeholders, including Key Account Managers, Distribution Partners, Sales teams, and strategic customers, to build consensus plans and identify potential risks and opportunities. * Drive and support the monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes, which includes preparing planning inputs, reports, dashboards, and presentations, managing demand plan updates within planning systems (SAP, IBP, CPM), and ensuring master data integrity. * Monitor inventory positions, target stock coverage, service levels, and stock health, proactively managing risks related to stock shortages, excess inventory, slow-moving, and aging inventory. You will also support allocation decisions during periods of constrained supply. * Coordinate planning activities for new product introductions, limited editions, permanent innovations, consumer activations, promotions, and pack transitions, developing launch forecasts and monitoring their performance against expectations. * Develop and maintain analytical tools, reports, and dashboards (utilizing Power BI, Excel, SAP, IBP) to enhance planning visibility and decision-making, and track key planning metrics such as Forecast Accuracy, Forecast Bias, Service Levels, Product Availability, Inventory Coverage, and Excess Inventory. * Collaborate with local and global planning teams, Logistics, Customer Service, Procurement, Brand, and Finance stakeholders to ensure alignment between local requirements and global supply planning activities, and to support the continuous improvement of planning processes and overall supply chain performance. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * 3-5 years of experience in Demand Planning, Supply Chain Planning, Forecasting, S&OP, Operations, FMCG, Beverage, Retail, Consumer Goods or a similar fast-paced environment. * Demonstrated experience in demand forecasting, customer collaboration, and consensus planning. * Experience participating in S&OP, IBP, or integrated planning processes. * Strong analytical capability with the ability to interpret large datasets and generate actionable business insights. * Experience managing inventory, service level, and supply chain performance metrics. * Strong stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence decisions across multiple functions. * Experience working with ERP and planning systems, preferably SAP and IBP. * Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with Power BI experience strongly preferred. * Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a dynamic and rapidly changing business environment. * Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement, automation, and business performance. **Who should apply** Candidates should possess 3-5 years of specialized experience in demand planning, supply chain planning, forecasting, or S&OP, ideally within fast-paced environments like FMCG, beverage, retail, or consumer goods. The ideal applicant will demonstrate strong analytical capabilities and proven experience in demand forecasting, customer collaboration, and participation in integrated planning processes. Essential qualities include excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with a clear ability to influence decisions across diverse functional teams. Proficiency in ERP and planning systems (specifically SAP and IBP) and advanced Microsoft Excel skills are required, with a strong preference for Power BI experience. This role is suited for individuals who can effectively manage multiple priorities, thrive in a dynamic and rapidly changing business environment, and apply a problem-solving mindset focused on continuous improvement, automation, and data-driven business performance. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/demand-planning-specialist-red-bull-1 Source: myjobmag
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- At least 3 years of experience.
- Power BI
- Microsoft Excel
- SAP
- Customer service
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