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Role Purpose

Join Lactalis South Africa at our offices in the Western Cape and take on the challenging role of Demand Planning Manager. In this role the incumbent, along with their team, will be responsible for leading integration and promoting alignment between Commercial, and Supply Chain. The incumbent will help ensure that Customers demands are fulfilled through integrated business planning while supporting functions to achieve their respective performance objectives.

• Relevant Degree in BCom or Industrial Engineering
• 5-8 years’ Supply Chain experience
• Data Analytics experience would be advantageous
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Highly analytical
• Resilient and strong interpersonal skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Resourceful and adaptable individual with strong self-management attributes

• The incumbent will be responsible for the Sales Forecast that is used in short-term supply planning as well as long term volume forecasts for input into quarterly/annual financial forecasts, capacity reviews and critical raw material allocation (Raw Milk).
• Mature and further develop the Integrated Business Planning (S&OP) philosophy at LSA by constantly finding ways to improve and streamline the process and dashboards.
• Prepare and coordinate weekly Demand Reviews with Commercial teams to enable improvement in Sales Forecast Accuracy, contribute to lowering working capital and maximise customer demand fulfilment.
• Collaborate with Commercial to improve Promotional volume planning and phasing
• Develop and encourage the use of systems and BI analytics to improve the supply chain’s effectiveness
• Drive a continuous improvement and skills development philosophy in the team.

Role Purpose
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Join Lactalis South Africa at our offices in the Western Cape and take on the challenging role of Demand Planning Manager. In this role the incumbent, along with their team, will be responsible for leading integration and promoting alignment between Commercial, and Supply Chain. The incumbent will help ensure that Customers demands are fulfilled through integrated business planning while supporting functions to achieve their respective performance objectives

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Requirements
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• Relevant Degree in BCom or Industrial Engineering
• 5-8 years' Supply Chain experience
• Data Analytics experience would be advantageous
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Highly analytical
• Resilient and strong interpersonal skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills

Resourceful and adaptable individual with strong self-management attributes

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Duties and Responsibilities
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• The incumbent will be responsible for the Sales Forecast that is used in short-term supply planning as well as long term volume forecasts for input into quarterly/annual financial forecasts, capacity reviews and critical raw material allocation (Raw Milk).
• Mature and further develop the Integrated Business Planning (S&OP) philosophy at LSA by constantly finding ways to improve and streamline the process and dashboards.
• Prepare and coordinate weekly Demand Reviews with Commercial teams to enable improvement in Sales Forecast Accuracy, contribute to lowering working capital and maximise customer demand fulfilment.
• Collaborate with Commercial to improve Promotional volume planning and phasing
• Develop and encourage the use of systems and BI analytics to improve the supply chain's effectiveness
• Drive a continuous improvement and skills development philosophy in the team.

We have an opportunity for an Inventory Operations Analyst to join our Replenishment team. This position aims to ensure our restaurants remain adequately stocked by investigating and fixing stock issues, managing master data and attending to stock queries.

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct investigations on reasons for out-of-stock instances.
• Review Inter Branch Transfer Requests and approve/reject.
• Maintain master data (delivery days, days target coverage, MRQ’s, suppliers, stock items details etc.)
• Conduct ad hoc analyses/investigations on supplier OTIF performance and overstocking issues.
• Assist with allocations of new stock items and ad hoc allocations for promotional items.
• Assist with orders for new stores.

REQUIREMENTS

• BCom, Supply Chain, Operational Management or similar degree.
• Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.

COMPETENCIES

• Attention to detail
• Numerical proficiency
• Deductive reasoning
• Deadline driven
• Good communication skills and teamwork
• Analytical skills

We have an opportunity for an Inventory Operations Analyst to join our Replenishment team. This position aims to ensure our restaurants remain adequately stocked by investigating and fixing stock issues, managing master data and attending to stock queries.

DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conduct investigations on reasons for out-of-stock instances.
• Review Inter Branch Transfer Requests and approve/reject.
• Maintain master data (delivery days, days target coverage, MRQ’s, suppliers, stock items details etc.)
• Conduct ad hoc analyses/investigations on supplier OTIF performance and overstocking issues.
• Assist with allocations of new stock items and ad hoc allocations for promotional items.
• Assist with orders for new stores.

REQUIREMENTS

• BCom, Supply Chain, Operational Management or similar degree.
• Experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.

COMPETENCIES

• Attention to detail
• Numerical proficiency
• Deductive reasoning
• Deadline driven
• Good communication skills and teamwork
• Analytical skills

Responsible for the correct storing, movement, and stocktaking of all dry goods, consumables, and product inventory according to company procedures, with a specific focus on stock intake and investigation of stock variances throughout the stock flow process.

Reporting to:

Head: Financial Reporting and Analysis

Responsible for the movement and control of all product inventories, including carcasses and boxes from internal and external suppliers, following company processes and procedures.

Manage the movement, control, and issuance of all dry goods and consumable inventory according to company policies.

Ensure accurate and proper labelling and positioning of all labels.

Coordinate paperwork with the creditors department for stock intakes at both on-site and off-site locations.

Conduct weekly stocktaking, including posting stock batches, of all dry goods, consumables, and product inventory per SOPs.

Perform weekly and monthly reconciliations of inventory movements, investigating discrepancies and implementing corrective actions.

Management Reporting and Analysis

Prepare weekly and monthly reports on inventory movements and variances.

Identify and report patterns and trends in inventory data.

Provide finance support to the Plant Manager and analyst team, especially regarding stock-related issues.

People Supervision

Supervise and control stocktake teams.

Maintain stable employee relations by managing conflicts and fostering a positive, high-performing work environment.

Experience

3-5 years in inventory control.

1-2 years in supervisory roles.

Working week

Tuesday to Saturday; initially Monday to Friday during startup, shifting to Tuesday to Saturday at Malmesbury plant.

Plants / Location

The role involves working at two plants in Elsies River and Malmesbury, with weekly visits to both locations and ad hoc visits to offsite storage facilities.

Skills

Accuracy and computer literacy are essential.

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Job Purpose

Responsible for the correct storing, movement and stock take of all dry goods / consumables and product inventory according to company procedures with specific focus on stock intake and investigation of any stock variances throughout the stock flow process.

Finance Analyst/Inventory Management

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Date posted:

Friday, May 30, 2025

Location:

Cape Town, South Africa

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POSITION INFO:

Job Purpose

Responsible for the correct storing, movement and stock take of all dry goods / consumables and product inventory according to company procedures with specific focus on stock intake and investigation of any stock variances throughout the stock flow process.

Reporting to:

Head: Financial Reporting and Analysis

Output:

Inventory

• Responsible for the movement and control of all product inventories, including carcasses / boxes from internal and external suppliers according to company processes and procedures.
• Responsible for the movement, control and issuing of all dry goods / consumable inventory according to company processes and procedures.
• Ensure accurate and adequate labelling and positioning of all labels.
• Orchestrating all paperwork to creditors department on stock intakes (On-and offsite locations)
• Weekly stocktaking (including the posting of stock batches) of all dry goods / consumables and product inventory according to agreed SOP’s.
• Weekly/Monthly reconciliations of Inventory movements and investigating all discrepancies/deviances to implement corrective actions.
  
  

• Weekly/Monthly reporting of Inventory movements and variances.
• Recognizing and reporting on patterns and trends in weekly/monthly Inventory movements and variances.
• Serve as Finance support to the Plant Manager and Analyst team (specific with regards to stock related matters).
  
  

• Supervise and control stock take teams.
• Assure stable employee relations by managing conflict and creating a positive and performing working environment.
  
  

• BCom degree in finance
  
  

• 3 - 5 years inventory control experience
• 1 -2 years supervisory experience
  
  

• Tuesday to Saturday (Please note for the first few months the working week will be from Monday to Friday, however when the Malmesbury Plant starts up, the working week will change to Tuesday to Saturday)
  
  

• The candidate will have the responsibility of working at two plants located in Elsies River and Malmesbury.
• It will be necessary for the candidate to divide their time between the plants, being present at both locations on a weekly basis.
• Ad hoc visits to the offsite storage facilities.
  
  

• Accuracy
• English Literacy
• Computer Literacy
• Yield Understanding
  
  
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Finance and Sales
• Industries Advertising Services

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Demand Planning Manager – JOHANNESBURG NORTH

Supply Chain

JHB North, Johannesburg – Gauteng

Demand Planning Manager

Johannesburg North

R1 015 521pa

Key performance areas :

Forecast the demand for particular products and / or services in terms of rands and product mix to drive supply chain activities for a particular future period of time.

Timely communicate information to all stakeholders using the appropriate communication method.

Consult with functional teams, such as supply planners, supply chain management, operations, finance, quality assurance and product development to obtain relevant data and insights on demand.

Drives cross-functional collaboration to influence the demand on the supply chain and prioritize demand for order fulfilment based on business objectives and customer segmentation.

Participate as the demand owner / representative in all sales and operations planning process, to enable demand -supply balancing analysis.

Prepare reports and statistics related to the demand planning and forecasting function.

Manage forecast models, analyse trends, manage forecast tools, and maintain accurate data.

Develop and measure key performance indicators to track and evaluate forecasts made, to assist in assessing the effectiveness of the demand planning and forecasting function, and to work towards continuous improvement.

Support business, marketing, inventory, finance or production strategies and organizational / supply chain improvement opportunities to meet market needs.

Review and assess risk to supply and demand variability and identify opportunities to manage and mitigate risks.

Develop, implement, and use tools and technology for managing and analysing the supplier portfolio.

Develop and maintain constructive and co-operative working relationships with all stakeholders.

Coach and mentor staff as required.

Direct day to day administrative tasks.

Competencies, Knowledge, and Skills :

Knowledge of Supply Chain Management

Knowledge of PFMA and treasury regulations

Knowledge of applicable policies and procedures

Knowledge of Economics and Accounting

Relevant tools and technology

Knowledge of customer service principles

Knowledge of Forecasting and Demand Principles

Analytical and critical thinking

Verbal and Written communication Skills

Problem solving Skills

Numerical Skills

Advanced Computer Literacy

Presentation Skills

Customer Service Relations

Minimum requirements :

Degree / National Diploma in Supply Chain Management / Public management / Logistics / Commerce (NQF Level 6 or Higher)

8 (eight) years Demand Planning experience

of which 5 (five) years should be in a Managerial or supervisory role

Closing date for applications : 5 March 2024

Should you not hear from us by the closing date above, please consider your application unsuccessful

Demand Planning Manager • JHB North, Johannesburg - Gauteng

Overview

OMP Advanced Demand Planning Analyst and Change Management Specialist — Diageo, Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Join a world-leading premium drinks company and contribute to the adoption and optimization of the OMP advanced demand planning tool within the IBP framework. This role focuses on multivariate forecasting, demand sensing, data readiness, change management, and IBP transformation initiatives to eliminate parallel demand planning processes and stabilize APO as the interim forecasting solution.

Our Supply Chain and Manufacturing teams solve problems to source, produce, and deliver our brands globally. The function comprises a large, collaborative network across 100 sites in over 30 countries, working to realise the Society 2030 goals and support farmers and suppliers within an inclusive culture.

The OMP Advanced Analyst is a key role within the i-IBP implementation of the Advanced demand planning system OMP. The role will, based on business processes and requirements, understand multivariate forecasting, build block management, and utilize demand sensing to aid users and remove obstacles to efficient tool utilization. The Demand Planning Analyst and Change Management Specialist will ensure that data structures and integration requirements for the multivariate forecast process are understood (including CPG structures, sales history, SIT, depletion, market share, category growth, price elasticity history, historical promotions, OOS). The analyst, with the OMP Adoption Manager, will promote adoption of the tool as the single demand planning solution and eliminate parallel processes. They will also support regional readiness, APO adoption pre-work, and data consolidation/prepare data for readiness. They will drive IBP transformation initiatives, process improvements, and planning operational excellence, supporting eradication of parallel demand planning and stabilization of APO as the interim forecast solution.

Top Accountabilities

Demand Planning Analyst aspect:

• Understand the current APO system configuration of CPG, hierarchies, and sales organization; support adoption efforts as part of OMP readiness.
• Identify and coordinate with business teams to correct sales history to enable use of sell-in history in OMP.
• Collaborate with OMP experts to understand ML and statistical forecast algorithms.
• Support system developments and new statistical model rollouts.
• Test and report errors and areas for improvement (deltas vs global design).
• Serve as a key contact for technical errors and system issue resolution.
• Run multiple user test cases as part of design and user acceptance testing.
• Understand interfaces with multiple Diageo systems.
• Contribute to regional data strategy with the OMP platform lead.
• Provide hands-on support during hyper-care post-implementation and BAU support for key markets in the region.
• Prepare data for market readiness (sell-in, sell-out, stock in trade, promotions, media spend, innovations).
• Acquire and disseminate system knowledge through training and close monitoring of modelling work; test the system as needed.
• Support end-user training and act as the first line IT/OMP help desk during and after Go Live acceptance.

Change Management Aspect

• Facilitate the markets’ transition to the new way of working by addressing operational barriers to change and IBP adoption, driving the expected improvements.
• Engage interdisciplinary teams with targeted communications and proactive involvement in change milestones.
• Create control mechanisms to monitor, register, and communicate all activities effectively.
• Ensure key program artifacts are in place, including project charters, integrated plans, risk registers, scorecards, reports, and health checks.
• Keep all stakeholders informed and involved according to the plan, including market steer-co meetings, market execution team meetings, executive review meetings, global IBP governance, and HR/organization health checks.

Experience / Skills Required

• Baseline understanding of end-to-end Supply Chain Planning processes (supply planning, distribution requirements planning, inventory planning, conversion, logistics, procurement, customer service).
• Proficiency in statistics and forecasting methodologies with awareness of their financial and operational impacts.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Good verbal, written, and presentation communication skills.
• Proficient in MS applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Self-confidence and process orientation; ability to build future demand tools and processes; passion for data, with data analysis and reporting skills.

Previous Successful Experience

• Experience in Demand and/or Supply Chain Planning within the Consumer Packaged Goods industry preferred.
• Experience with advanced planning software for supply planning (SAP APO, BI/BW/Power BI).
• Hands-on experience of Demand Analytics, analyzing demand performance and trends, including marketing and sales activity impact (e.g., pricing), informing current and future demand plans.
• Experience with IBP in a similar role and/or business to support current challenges.
• Ability to manage a change management process to ensure market adoption of IBP, aligning with Diageo principles and resources.
• Hands-on planning experience in IBP, S&OP, S&OE, and Demand Planning.
• Significant experience in Project Management and Change Management.

Working with us

Flexibility is key to our success. We encourage you to discuss what flexibility means to you and how it supports wellbeing and priorities from day one. Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere, and to build an inclusive culture where everyone belongs. We embrace diversity and welcome you for who you are. Join us to help shape the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.

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Job Details

Worker Type: Regular

Primary Location: Amsterdam

Additional Locations: Waterfall

Job Posting Start Date:

• Associate

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing
• Beverage Manufacturing

Note: This description reflects the core responsibilities and qualifications for the role and has been refined for clarity.

Job Description

Closing date: 26th September

With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. Bring your passion and use your curiosity as you explore, collaborate, and innovate to build brands consumers love. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you’ll test new ideas, learn and grow, and unlock a brighter, more exciting future.

Join us to create a career worth celebrating.

Our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team are problem-solvers, sourcing, producing, and delivering our much-loved brands to delight customers around the globe. Over half of Diageo’s 30,000+ people work in Supply Chain and Manufacturing. It’s an intricate and sophisticated operation that’s the product of logistical, manufacturing, and technical collaborations.

Our teams in 100 sites in over 30 countries cover production facilities, supplier relationships, customer collaborations and third-party agreements. We’re committed to realising our ‘Society 2030: Spirit of Progress’ goals, to protect the environment and support our farmers and suppliers. Whatever your skills and experience, we’ll help you to thrive in our inclusive culture.

The OMP advanced analyst is a key role within the i-IBP and implementation of Advanced demand planning system OMP. Based on business processes/requirements, the role will be responsible for understanding Multivariate forecasting, building block management and advanced use of demand sensing to assist users within the Market thereby unlocking any obstacles to efficient utilization of the tool.

The Demand Planning Analyst and Change Management Specialist will be required to have a robust understanding of the data structure and requirements for integration of the multivariate forecast process not limited to but including, CPG structures, Sales history, SIT, Depletion, Market Share, Category Growth, Price Elasticity History, Historical promotions, OOS. The analyst together with the OMP adoption Manager will ensure adoption of the tool as the single demand planning tool in Diageo and effectively work to eliminate parallel demand planning processes.

The analyst together with the OMP adoption Manager will be also responsible for the readiness within the region. This mean work in APO adoption pre-work and data consolidation & preparation.

The analyst together with the OMP Process transformation manager will be responsible for driving the IBP transformation initiatives including (but not limited to), IBP process improvement, planning operational excellence, assist in the eradication of parallel demand planning processes and stabilization of APO as the interim forecasting solution.

Demand Planning Analyst aspect:

• Understand the current APO system configuration of CPG, Hierarchies, and sales organization and support adoption efforts as part of OMP readiness.
• Identification and follow-through with business teams of sales history corrections to ensure readiness for utilization of sell in history in OMP.
• Work collaboratively with OMP experts to understand the ML and statistical forecast algorithms.
• Support system developments and/or new statistical models rollouts.
• Test and report back on errors and areas for improvement for functionalities built (deltas vs global design)
• Becomes the key contact for technical errors and system issues resolution.
• Run multiple user test cases as part of the design and user acceptance group.
• Understand the interface with multiple systems within Diageo.
• Contribute to the development of a Data strategy for the region together with the OMP platform lead
• Hands on assistance during the hyper-care period post implementation.
• Provide continuous support during BAU for the key markets within the region.
• Hands on data preparation for market readiness (Sell in, Sell out, Stock in trade, promotions, media spend, innovation)
• Acquiring and disseminating system knowledge, thorough understanding of the system through training, by following very closely the modelling work done by the consultant(s) and by testing the system.
• Support training of the end users of the system and will often become the first line support person and contact person for help desk of OMP during and after Go Live acceptance.

Change Management aspect:

• Enable the markets to transition to the new way of working by addressing operational barriers to change and IBP adoption, ensure an adequate transition driving the expected improvement.
• Engage interdisciplinary teams by developing targeted communications and involving them proactively in the change and milestone
• Creating the control mechanisms to ensure all activities are monitored and registered and communicated effectively.
• Ensure all key program artifacts are in place including; project charters, integrated plan, risk register, scorecards, reports, and health checks.
• Ensure all stakeholders are properly informed and involved to the plan define, including:

• Market Steer-co meetings and reports
• Market Execution team meeting
• Exec review meeting
• Global IBP Governance meeting
• HR / Organization Health Check.

• Baseline understanding of the end-to-end Supply Chain Planning processes; Supply Planning, Distribution Requirements Planning, Inventory Planning, Conversion, Logistics, Procurement and Customer Service
• Demonstrated proficiency in statistics and/or forecasting methodologies with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills.
• Good communication skills – verbal, written and presentation.
• Proficient in MS applications e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint , Outlook
• Self confidence
• Process Orientation
• Build the future demand tools and processes
• Passion for data with Data Analysis and Reporting Skills

• Working within the Demand and/or Supply Chain Planning process; Consumer Packaged Goods Industry preferred
• Experience with advanced planning software with Supply Planning (SAP APO system and Business Intelligence/BW/Power BI)
• Has practical experience of Demand Analytics, to analyze demand performance and trends, marketing, and sales activity impact (including pricing), and reach conclusions on what that might mean about current and future demand plans.
• Has practical experience of IBP in a similar role and / or business, which can be used to support the current role and challenge assumptions
• Can manage an appropriate change management process to ensure market adoption of IBP, using Diageo principles, processes, and resources, as well as their own skills, capabilities, and position.
• First hand planning experience in IBP, S&OP, S&OE, Demand Planning.
• Significant professional hands-on experience in Project Management and Change Management.

Flexibility is key to our success. Talk to us about what flexibility means to you so that you’re supported to manage your wellbeing and balance your priorities from day one.

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And creating an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and that they can belong, is a crucial part of this.

We embrace diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you’ll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You’ll be part of and help build and champion an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. Join us and help transform our business as we take our brands to new heights and build new ones as part of shaping the next generation of celebrations for consumers around the world.

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Worker Type : Regular

Primary Location: Amsterdam

Additional Locations : Waterfall

Job Posting Start Date :