DEMAND TEAM LEADER - Port Elizabeth Verfied

Salary Negotiable Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape more than 14 days ago 05-09-2018 4:04:32 AM
31-10-2018 4:04:32 AM
Job Description:
Demand Team Leader
Purpose:

A well-known multinational pharmaceutical organization urgently is seeking a Demand Team Leader to join their organization who will be responsible for facilitating the forecasting process while acting as a focal point to improve forecast accuracy

Key Job Outputs:

Financial

Facilitate the forecasting process and ensure a 24 month rolling forecast is maintained
Present the forecast accuracy by SKU’s highlighting exceptions <80% and >120%
Responsible for continuous improvement
Customer

All queries are followed up and resolved in the shortest possible timeframe within policy framework
Displayed professional attitude when responding to customer needs
Methods for improving customer services are proposed, developed and continuously updated
Internal and external customers are constantly updated as to the progress of their queries
Internal – Commercial Manager, BU Head
Continuous Improvement Processes
Demand

Influence the market demand through the monthly forecast process
Using the JE Forecast statistical tool and market intelligence review trend analysis
Build into the monthly forecast any relevant market intelligence information
Correct the lost sales history
Maintain a 24 month rolling forecast for all products
Present the forecast accuracy at the forecast review meeting highlighting products <80% and >120%
Review the forecast variance report prior to upload to Baan highlighting any deviations and providing reasons them
Stock Management

Maintain fair share of allocation of stock at the beginning of each financial month
Publish the month end stock out report with commentary
3 budget process
Assist with the budget process
Continuous improvement project
Create and add value at all times
Learning and Growth

Support and mentor Junior Demand Planner and Demand Planner
Information is gathered about development needs
Training and development is negotiated with manager
Learning solutions are identified, proposed and implemented according to on-going personal and team development plans
Best practice is encouraged to ensure expertise
Up skilling and multi-skilling is co-ordinated in line with staff development
Core Competencies:

Conceptual Skills
Budgeting
Customer Service
Interpersonal Skills
Deadline Driven
Planning Skills
Administration Skills
Team Player
Conflict resolution
Time Management
Problem Solving
Analytical Skills
Negotiating
Decision Making Skills
Computer Literacy
Communication Skills
Report Writing Skills
Qualifications:

B. Com Logistics / Business Economics / Marketing
Certified Production and Inventory Management
Certified Integrated Resource Management will be an advantage
Experience:

5-8 Years Supply Chain, Pharmaceutical / FMCG experience
Forecasting
Demand Management
Budgeting
Stock Control
ERP Systems
People Management experience
Strategic Planning
Salary: Market related