Demand Planner (Maternity Cover) (Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA, N/A)

Reckitt
Johannesburg
Workplace: OnsiteContractFunction: Healthcare (Clinical, Medical, Wellness)Skills: ["Analytical","Decision-making","Collaboration","Continuous improvement","Customer-centric"]

Create and maintain accurate SKU-level demand forecasts to ensure product availability while balancing customer service and inventory. Lead end-to-end demand forecasting by integrating sales, promotions, trends, and seasonality, reconcile SOH/IMS/shipments, and drive IBP meetings using forecast accuracy metrics. Translate forecasts into shipment and replenishment plans, collaborating with commercial teams, supply points, and Finance to support S&OP and quarterly business forecasts.

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Demand Planner (Maternity Cover) (Johannesburg, Gauteng, ZA, N/A)

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Job Summary

Create and maintain accurate SKU-level demand forecasts to ensure product availability while balancing customer service and inventory. Lead end-to-end demand forecasting by integrating sales, promotions, trends, and seasonality, reconcile SOH/IMS/shipments, and drive IBP meetings using forecast accuracy metrics. Translate forecasts into shipment and replenishment plans, collaborating with commercial teams, supply points, and Finance to support S&OP and quarterly business forecasts.
Location: Johannesburg
Workplace: Onsite
Employment Type: Contract · 6 months
Job Function: Healthcare (Clinical, Medical, Wellness)

Key Responsibilities

  • •Lead end-to-end demand forecasting by integrating sales data, promotions, trends, and seasonality to deliver accurate, unbiased forecasts.
  • •Reconcile and analyze Stock on Hand (SOH), In-Market Sales (IMS), and shipments monthly to identify variances, risks, and corrective actions.
  • •Drive the IBP process by leading cross-functional meetings, challenging assumptions using forecast accuracy metrics, and highlighting supply risks and opportunities.
  • •Translate IMS forecasts into shipment and replenishment plans to meet service level targets while controlling inventory and minimizing waste.
  • •Collaborate with commercial teams, supply points, and Finance to align forecasts, production plans, and business targets.

Pay and Benefits

Perks:Parental BenefitsEmployee AssistanceLife InsuranceShare Plans

Key Requirements

  • •Relevant university degree in supply chain, procurement or related fields, with FMCG supply chain experience across demand and supply planning, inventory management, logistics, and S&OP.
  • •Strong analytical, fact-based decision-making skills and proficiency in Rapid Response, SAP Turbo, MS Office, and advanced Excel.
  • •Customer-centric, service-oriented mindset with an understanding of complex supply chain dynamics.
  • •Proven ability to work independently, challenge assumptions, drive continuous improvement, and act as a catalyst for change.
  • •Strong collaboration skills across cross-functional teams, with high motivation, execution focus, and strong English proficiency.
Experience:FMCG
Education:
Skills:AnalyticalDecision-makingCollaborationContinuous improvementCustomer-centric
Languages:English
Tech Stack:Rapid ResponseSAP TurboMS OfficeExcelS&OPIBP

Company Brief

Reckitt
Global consumer goods company producing health, hygiene, and home products across well-known brands. Operates in multiple markets offering over-the-counter health, personal care, and household cleaning products to consumers worldwide.
Industry: FMCG
Company Size: Enterprise (1,001+ employees)
Revenue: USD 1B+
Growth: Public Company
Valuation: Public Company (Market Cap in USD)
Funding: IPO / Publicly Listed
Headquarters: Slough, United Kingdom
Founded: 1999
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