16 Sales Forecasting jobs in Johannesburg

# Job Description**Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Possible**You will oversee demand planning activities for your assigned product families in your business unit. You will also lead the demand review process and driving interactions with the cross-functional teams.**How you will contribute**You will:* Lead the demand management agenda for the category, being the key interface between commercial (sales revenue planning) and supply (replenishment) to identify and evaluate the impact of potential availability issues/commercial changes including gap assessment and risk and opportunity discussions* Partner with modelling team for the generation of statistical forecasting* Manage, coach and develop a team* Review standard consumption versus forecast at the customer and total product levels, liaising with replenishment and sales revenue planning to manage potential availability issues and the impact of under consumption* Drive strong linkages with the commercial, customer collaboration, modelling, order fulfilment teams and supply planning including innovation and equity* Drive continuous capability building in the demand planning team for planning improvement**What you will bring**A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:* Comprehensive supply chain, economic, financial or logistics experience and commercial awareness in a fast-moving consumer goods or consumer packaged goods environment* Open to learn new ways of working and is willing to use new tools* Experience driving demand review and participation in an IBP cycle* Able to influence cross-functional teams, working on the key priorities and improving the plan* Able to build effective teams* Knowledge in leading practice demand planning and end-to-end supply chain concepts* Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical skills and verbal and written communication skills**More about this role***What you need to know about this position:**The Demand planning Manager is responsible for Forecasting customer demand to ensure the business can meet sales and service goals while maintaining efficient inventory levels. It’s a cross functional role that connects various departments across the organisation. **What extra ingredients you will bring:**To excel in Demand planning, it's not just about the tools and data but also the unique characteristics and mindset you bring to the table. You need to be able to work collaboratively and bridge the gap with various departments (sales, finance supply etc.,), have a natural drive to dig deeper than the numbers, be adaptable & detail oriented and have a continuous improvement mentality**Education / Certifications:*** Relevant Tertiary Qualification (Supply/logistics management, Statistics, Industrial Engineering or similar)**Work schedule:*** Standard Business Hours# No Relocation support availableBusiness Unit Summary# Mondelēz International’s Sub Saharan Africa Business Unit is made up of three key focus areas namely Southern Africa, West Africa and the Rest of Africa Markets. The Business Unit is home to approximately 1000 Makers and Bakers who strive to bring only the best quality and loved brands to our consumers. Mondelēz International in Sub Saharan Africa is proud to house global legacy brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, Halls and Bournvita, together with local jewels such as Cadbury LunchBar, Chappies, TomTom and Dentyne. The Business Unit’s Markets have consistently been awarded Top Employer certification, and has been recognised as a Top Employer in Africa.Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.# **Job Type**RegularDemand PlanningCustomer Service & LogisticsAt Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.We have a rich portfolio of strong brands – both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gumOur 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.Join us and Make It An Opportunity!
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Senior Analyst - Demand Planning page is loaded# Senior Analyst - Demand Planninglocations: South Africa - Midrandtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: October 31, 2025 (22 days left to apply)job requisition id: 31222SC JOHNSON IS A FIFTH-GENERATION FAMILY COMPANY BUILT ON THE SPIRIT OF OUR PEOPLE. We have been leading with purpose for over 130 years, building iconic brands that win the hearts and minds of consumers – such as Raid, Glade, Ziploc and more, in virtually every country around the world. Together, we are creating a better future – for the planet, for future generations and for every SCJ team member. Join our winning team of Wave Makers and Go Getters and help us write the next chapter in the SCJ story.**JOB TITLE: Senior Analyst, Demand Planning***Location:** **Midrand***Overview**The primary role of the demand planner is to develop a demand forecast using data such as sales inputs on promotions and distributions, shipment history, competitor activities and marketing plans. The market demand planner is the facilitator of the Control Tower, Pre-Demand and Demand Reviews (Step 2) within the cluster and country for the S&OP process, ensuring an efficient, effective and reliable review driven by an unbiased, consensus process. The category demand planner facilitates the Category Demand Reviews and provides and unbiased view of the demand plans, validates and challenges forecast deviations and elevates unresolved deviations between category and country perspective**Responsibilities:*** Collect and analyze past/future demand inputs (such as distribution gains/losses, price changes, new/discontinued products and promotion plans) from Sales/Marketing, and calculate their impacts on demand.* Work with various cross functional partners on projects such as new product launches, discontinuations, and transitions to evaluate assumptions (pro and post launch) – new product forecast, pipeline fill, and cannibalization* Work with supply partners to understand latest supply constraints and how this impacts their demand plan* Lead and own the Regional S&OP Category Demand Reviews* Regularly meet with planning and commercialization teams and actively contribute and represent the demand perspective into Category Business Team Meetings and Step 3 (Supply Review)* Capture, consolidate and record forecast assumptions provided by P&Cs, Key Account Managers and Market Demand Planners**Experience you’ll bring:*** An undergraduate degree, preferably economics, supply chain management, engineering, or a related business field* At least 1 to 3 years of Supply Chain or Business experience* 1+ years of demonstrated results and working in a team-based, cross functional environment, preferably experience with the standard S&OP or IBM processes* Preferably with experience in SAP (APO, SNP, ECC)* Experience using PC-based applications (such as Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and/or Access)**Behaviors you’ll need:*** Strong communication skills, with a proven ability to understand key concepts and communicate with business stakeholders* Ability to drive action and influence decision making at all levels of the organization* Strong organizational skills, as well as the ability to perform under pressure and manage multiple priorities with competing demands* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills* Ability to work within high-performing teams in highly collaborative environments* Excellent opportunity for career development and progression, a highly collaborative work environment and an autonomous and flexible working culture where you will be able to add value and be recognized and rewarded.**This position is not available for relocation assistance and candidate must be eligible to work in the country of application***Inclusion & Diversity**We’re a global business, with people from every culture, ethnicity, race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and ability. We recognize the breadth of human experience, and we work to celebrate it. It is our goal to build a diverse, inclusive, and supportive work environment where all people can thrive.We’re committed to ongoing efforts that help us attract, hire, and retain diverse talent who want to build a positive, inclusive environment. Read more about our ongoing initiatives at .
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**Job Description**
**Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International?**
**Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Possible**
You will oversee demand planning activities for your assigned product families in your business unit. You will also lead the demand review process and driving interactions with the cross-functional teams.
**How you will contribute**
You will:
+ Lead the demand management agenda for the category, being the key interface between commercial (sales revenue planning) and supply (replenishment) to identify and evaluate the impact of potential availability issues/commercial changes including gap assessment and risk and opportunity discussions
+ Partner with modelling team for the generation of statistical forecasting
+ Manage, coach and develop a team
+ Review standard consumption versus forecast at the customer and total product levels, liaising with replenishment and sales revenue planning to manage potential availability issues and the impact of under consumption
+ Drive strong linkages with the commercial, customer collaboration, modelling, order fulfilment teams and supply planning including innovation and equity
+ Drive continuous capability building in the demand planning team for planning improvement
**What you will bring**
A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
+ Comprehensive supply chain, economic, financial or logistics experience and commercial awareness in a fast-moving consumer goods or consumer packaged goods environment
+ Open to learn new ways of working and is willing to use new tools
+ Experience driving demand review and participation in an IBP cycle
+ Able to influence cross-functional teams, working on the key priorities and improving the plan
+ Able to build effective teams
+ Knowledge in leading practice demand planning and end-to-end supply chain concepts
+ Excellent problem-solving skills, analytical skills and verbal and written communication skills
**More about this role**
**What you need to know about this position:**
The Demand planning Manager is responsible for Forecasting customer demand to ensure the business can meet sales and service goals while maintaining efficient inventory levels. It's a cross functional role that connects various departments across the organisation.
**What extra ingredients you will bring:**
To excel in Demand planning, it's not just about the tools and data but also the unique characteristics and mindset you bring to the table. You need to be able to work collaboratively and bridge the gap with various departments (sales, finance supply etc.,), have a natural drive to dig deeper than the numbers, be adaptable & detail oriented and have a continuous improvement mentality
**Education / Certifications:**
+ Relevant Tertiary Qualification (Supply/logistics management, Statistics, Industrial Engineering or similar)
**Work schedule:**
+ Standard Business Hours
No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary
**Mondelēz International's Sub Saharan Africa Business Unit is made up of three key focus areas namely Southern Africa, West Africa and the Rest of Africa Markets.** **The Business Unit is home to approximately 1000 Makers and Bakers who strive to bring only the best quality and loved brands to our consumers. Mondelēz International in Sub Saharan Africa is proud to house global legacy brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, Halls and Bournvita, together with local jewels such as Cadbury LunchBar, Chappies, TomTom and Dentyne.** **The Business Unit's Markets have consistently been awarded Top Employer certification, and has been recognised as a Top Employer in Africa.**
Mondelēz International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
**Job Type**
Regular
Demand Planning
Customer Service & Logistics
At Mondelēz International, our purpose is to empower people to snack right through offering the right snack, for the right moment, made the right way. That means delivering a broader range of delicious, high-quality snacks that nourish life's moments, made with sustainable ingredients and packaging that consumers can feel good about.
We have a rich portfolio of strong brands - both global and local. Including many household names such as Oreo, belVita and LU biscuits; Cadbury Dairy Milk, Milka and Toblerone chocolate; Sour Patch Kids candy and Trident gum. We are proud to hold the number 1 position globally in biscuits, chocolate and candy as well as the No. 2 position in gum
Our 80,000 Makers and Bakers are located in our operations in more than 80 countries and are working to sell our products in over 150 countries around the world. They are energized for growth and critical to us living our purpose and values. We are a diverse community that can make things happen, and happen fast.
Join us and Make It An Opportunity!
Mondelez Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact for assistance.

Overview

Roche Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

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At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.

The Position

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come.

Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love. That’s what makes us Roche.

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about analyzing data, forecasting demand, and ensuring seamless supply chain coordination? We are looking for a Demand Planning and Finance Analyst to join our team in Midrand, Johannesburg. This critical role will ensure the optimal flow of materials by planning, executing, and monitoring the movement of goods from suppliers to warehouses. You’ll develop and maintain customer and sales demand forecasts for all product categories, transform these forecasts into timely purchasing strategies, and ensure inventory availability to meet market demand.

In short, this role is pivotal in bridging demand forecasting and supply chain efficiency while maintaining a keen eye on cost-effectiveness and overall operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and execute the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to align market demands and inventory strategies
• Forecast customer demand by analyzing historical data and collaborating with cross-functional teams
• Translate demand forecasts into precise supply purchase orders, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery to 3PL facilities
• Ensure minimal supply chain vulnerabilities, such as out-of-stock issues, overstocking, expiries, or disruptions
• Optimize inventory management and lead root-cause analysis on forecast variances
• Build and maintain relationships with global suppliers while addressing anomalies in purchase orders or shipments
• Monitor and report forecast accuracy, inventory levels, and purchase order progress
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to advance demand planning, fulfillment processes, and supply chain best practices
• Collaborate with logistics and financial teams to align supply chain strategies with business objectives

Who You Are

As Our Ideal Candidate: highly motivated, systematic, and results-driven.

You have the qualifications and experience

• A degree (NQF 7) in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Finance, or a similar field
• 3–5 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management, Demand Planning, or Finance
• Knowledge of MRP, ERP systems (SAP), Inventory Management, and Inbound/Outbound Logistics

You are skilled and solution-oriented

• A proactive problem solver with attention to detail and a numerically driven mindset
• Strong in planning and prioritization, with sound communication and collaboration abilities
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (intermediate to advanced Excel) and SAP systems
• Equipped with outstanding teamwork, business acumen, and conflict management skills

You deliver operational excellence

• Thriving under deadlines with the ability to manage both high-level strategy and detailed daily tasks
• Able to analyze data effectively and identify risks and opportunities for innovation

You are flexible and customer-focused

• Committed to ensuring customer satisfaction and adapting strategies to meet their needs
• Comfortable traveling nationally and internationally for work as required

A Full Job Description Is Available Upon Request.

Note that relocation benefits are not available for this role.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100,000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Production, Distribution, and Supply Chain

Industries

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing, Biotechnology Research, and Medical Equipment Manufacturing

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At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.# # The PositionA healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come.Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love.That’s what makes us Roche. **The Opportunity**In short, this role is pivotal in bridging demand forecasting and supply chain efficiency while maintaining a keen eye on cost-effectiveness and overall operational excellence.**Key Challenges**As our Demand Planning and Finance Analyst, you’ll tackle the following key challenges:* Own and execute the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to align market demands and inventory strategies.* Forecast customer demand by analyzing historical data and collaborating with cross-functional teams.* Translate demand forecasts into precise supply purchase orders, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery to 3PL facilities.* Ensure minimal supply chain vulnerabilities, such as out-of-stock issues, overstocking, expiries, or disruptions.* Optimize inventory management and lead root-cause analysis on forecast variances.* Build and maintain relationships with global suppliers while addressing anomalies in purchase orders or shipments.* Monitor and report forecast accuracy, inventory levels, and purchase order progress.* Implement continuous improvement initiatives to advance demand planning, fulfillment processes, and supply chain best practices.* Collaborate with logistics and financial teams to align supply chain strategies with business objectives.**Who You Are as Our Ideal Candidate**We are looking for a highly motivated, systematic, and results-driven professional. As our ideal Demand Planning and Finance Analyst:**You have the qualifications and experience:*** A degree (NQF 7) in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Finance, or a similar field.* 3–5 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management, Demand Planning, or Finance.* Knowledge of MRP, ERP systems (SAP), Inventory Management, and Inbound/Outbound Logistics. **You are skilled and solution-oriented:*** A proactive problem solver with attention to detail and a numerically driven mindset.* Strong in planning and prioritization, with sound communication and collaboration abilities.* Proficient in Microsoft Office (intermediate to advanced Excel) and SAP systems.* Equipped with outstanding teamwork, business acumen, and conflict management skills.**You deliver operational excellence:*** Thriving under deadlines with the ability to manage both high-level strategy and detailed daily tasks.* Able to analyze data effectively and identify risks and opportunities for innovation.**You are flexible and customer-focused:*** Committed to ensuring customer satisfaction and adapting strategies to meet their needs.* Comfortable traveling nationally and internationally for work as required.A full job description is available upon request.Note that relocation benefits are not available for this role.# Who we areA healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.Let’s build a healthier future, together.**Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.**
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At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.# # The PositionA healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come.Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love.That’s what makes us Roche. **The Opportunity**In short, this role is pivotal in bridging demand forecasting and supply chain efficiency while maintaining a keen eye on cost-effectiveness and overall operational excellence.**Key Challenges**As our Demand Planning and Finance Analyst, you’ll tackle the following key challenges:* Own and execute the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to align market demands and inventory strategies.* Forecast customer demand by analyzing historical data and collaborating with cross-functional teams.* Translate demand forecasts into precise supply purchase orders, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery to 3PL facilities.* Ensure minimal supply chain vulnerabilities, such as out-of-stock issues, overstocking, expiries, or disruptions.* Optimize inventory management and lead root-cause analysis on forecast variances.* Build and maintain relationships with global suppliers while addressing anomalies in purchase orders or shipments.* Monitor and report forecast accuracy, inventory levels, and purchase order progress.* Implement continuous improvement initiatives to advance demand planning, fulfillment processes, and supply chain best practices.* Collaborate with logistics and financial teams to align supply chain strategies with business objectives.**Who You Are as Our Ideal Candidate**We are looking for a highly motivated, systematic, and results-driven professional. As our ideal Demand Planning and Finance Analyst:**You have the qualifications and experience:*** A degree (NQF 7) in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Finance, or a similar field.* 3–5 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management, Demand Planning, or Finance.* Knowledge of MRP, ERP systems (SAP), Inventory Management, and Inbound/Outbound Logistics. **You are skilled and solution-oriented:*** A proactive problem solver with attention to detail and a numerically driven mindset.* Strong in planning and prioritization, with sound communication and collaboration abilities.* Proficient in Microsoft Office (intermediate to advanced Excel) and SAP systems.* Equipped with outstanding teamwork, business acumen, and conflict management skills.**You deliver operational excellence:*** Thriving under deadlines with the ability to manage both high-level strategy and detailed daily tasks.* Able to analyze data effectively and identify risks and opportunities for innovation.**You are flexible and customer-focused:*** Committed to ensuring customer satisfaction and adapting strategies to meet their needs.* Comfortable traveling nationally and internationally for work as required.A full job description is available upon request.Note that relocation benefits are not available for this role.# Who we areA healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.Let’s build a healthier future, together.**Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.**
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At Roche, you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted, and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally.

The Position

A healthier future. It’s what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come.

Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love.

That’s what makes us Roche.

The Opportunity

Are you passionate about analyzing data, forecasting demand, and ensuring seamless supply chain coordination? We are looking for a Demand Planning and Finance Analyst to join our team in Midrand, Johannesburg. This critical role will ensure the optimal flow of materials by planning, executing, and monitoring the movement of goods from suppliers to warehouses. You’ll develop and maintain customer and sales demand forecasts for all product categories, transform these forecasts into timely purchasing strategies, and ensure inventory availability to meet market demand.

In short, this role is pivotal in bridging demand forecasting and supply chain efficiency while maintaining a keen eye on cost-effectiveness and overall operational excellence.

Key Challenges

As our Demand Planning and Finance Analyst, you’ll tackle the following key challenges:

• Own and execute the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to align market demands and inventory strategies.
• Forecast customer demand by analyzing historical data and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Translate demand forecasts into precise supply purchase orders, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery to 3PL facilities.
• Ensure minimal supply chain vulnerabilities, such as out-of-stock issues, overstocking, expiries, or disruptions.
• Optimize inventory management and lead root-cause analysis on forecast variances.
• Build and maintain relationships with global suppliers while addressing anomalies in purchase orders or shipments.
• Monitor and report forecast accuracy, inventory levels, and purchase order progress.
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to advance demand planning, fulfillment processes, and supply chain best practices.
• Collaborate with logistics and financial teams to align supply chain strategies with business objectives.

Ideal Candidate

We are looking for a highly motivated, systematic, and results-driven professional. As our ideal Demand Planning and Finance Analyst:

You have the qualifications and experience:

• A degree (NQF 7) in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Finance, or a similar field.
• 3–5 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management, Demand Planning, or Finance.
• Knowledge of MRP, ERP systems (SAP), Inventory Management, and Inbound/Outbound Logistics.

You are skilled and solution-oriented:

• A proactive problem solver with attention to detail and a numerically driven mindset.
• Strong in planning and prioritization, with sound communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (intermediate to advanced Excel) and SAP systems.
• Equipped with outstanding teamwork, business acumen, and conflict management skills.

You deliver operational excellence:

• Thriving under deadlines with the ability to manage both high-level strategy and detailed daily tasks.
• Able to analyze data effectively and identify risks and opportunities for innovation.

You are flexible and customer-focused:

• Committed to ensuring customer satisfaction and adapting strategies to meet their needs.
• Comfortable traveling nationally and internationally for work as required.

A full job description is available upon request. Note that relocation benefits are not available for this role.

Who we are

A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100’000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come.

Let’s build a healthier future, together.

Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.
**The Position**
A healthier future. It's what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come.
Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love.
That's what makes us Roche.
**The Opportunity**
Are you passionate about analyzing data, forecasting demand, and ensuring seamless supply chain coordination? We are looking for a Demand Planning and Finance Analyst to join our team in Midrand, Johannesburg. This critical role will ensure the optimal flow of materials by planning, executing, and monitoring the movement of goods from suppliers to warehouses. You'll develop and maintain customer and sales demand forecasts for all product categories, transform these forecasts into timely purchasing strategies, and ensure inventory availability to meet market demand.
In short, this role is pivotal in bridging demand forecasting and supply chain efficiency while maintaining a keen eye on cost-effectiveness and overall operational excellence.
**Key Challenges**
As our Demand Planning and Finance Analyst, you'll tackle the following key challenges:
+ Own and execute the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to align market demands and inventory strategies.
+ Forecast customer demand by analyzing historical data and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
+ Translate demand forecasts into precise supply purchase orders, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery to 3PL facilities.
+ Ensure minimal supply chain vulnerabilities, such as out-of-stock issues, overstocking, expiries, or disruptions.
+ Optimize inventory management and lead root-cause analysis on forecast variances.
+ Build and maintain relationships with global suppliers while addressing anomalies in purchase orders or shipments.
+ Monitor and report forecast accuracy, inventory levels, and purchase order progress.
+ Implement continuous improvement initiatives to advance demand planning, fulfillment processes, and supply chain best practices.
+ Collaborate with logistics and financial teams to align supply chain strategies with business objectives.
**Who You Are as Our Ideal Candidate**
We are looking for a highly motivated, systematic, and results-driven professional. As our ideal Demand Planning and Finance Analyst:
**You have the qualifications and experience:**
+ A degree (NQF 7) in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Finance, or a similar field.
+ 3-5 years' experience in Supply Chain Management, Demand Planning, or Finance.
+ Knowledge of MRP, ERP systems (SAP), Inventory Management, and Inbound/Outbound Logistics.

**You are skilled and solution-oriented:**
+ A proactive problem solver with attention to detail and a numerically driven mindset.
+ Strong in planning and prioritization, with sound communication and collaboration abilities.
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office (intermediate to advanced Excel) and SAP systems.
+ Equipped with outstanding teamwork, business acumen, and conflict management skills.
**You deliver operational excellence:**
+ Thriving under deadlines with the ability to manage both high-level strategy and detailed daily tasks.
+ Able to analyze data effectively and identify risks and opportunities for innovation.
**You are flexible and customer-focused:**
+ Committed to ensuring customer satisfaction and adapting strategies to meet their needs.
+ Comfortable traveling nationally and internationally for work as required.
A full job description is available upon request.
Note that relocation benefits are not available for this role.
**Who we are**
A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100'000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.
Let's build a healthier future, together.
**Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.**

At Roche you can show up as yourself, embraced for the unique qualities you bring. Our culture encourages personal expression, open dialogue, and genuine connections, where you are valued, accepted and respected for who you are, allowing you to thrive both personally and professionally. This is how we aim to prevent, stop and cure diseases and ensure everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Join Roche, where every voice matters.
**The Position**
A healthier future. It's what drives us to innovate. To continuously advance science and ensure everyone has access to the healthcare they need today and for generations to come.
Creating a world where we all have more time with the people we love.
That's what makes us Roche.
**The Opportunity**
Are you passionate about analyzing data, forecasting demand, and ensuring seamless supply chain coordination? We are looking for a Demand Planning and Finance Analyst to join our team in Midrand, Johannesburg. This critical role will ensure the optimal flow of materials by planning, executing, and monitoring the movement of goods from suppliers to warehouses. You'll develop and maintain customer and sales demand forecasts for all product categories, transform these forecasts into timely purchasing strategies, and ensure inventory availability to meet market demand.
In short, this role is pivotal in bridging demand forecasting and supply chain efficiency while maintaining a keen eye on cost-effectiveness and overall operational excellence.
**Key Challenges**
As our Demand Planning and Finance Analyst, you'll tackle the following key challenges:
+ Own and execute the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process to align market demands and inventory strategies.
+ Forecast customer demand by analyzing historical data and collaborating with cross-functional teams.
+ Translate demand forecasts into precise supply purchase orders, ensuring timely and cost-effective delivery to 3PL facilities.
+ Ensure minimal supply chain vulnerabilities, such as out-of-stock issues, overstocking, expiries, or disruptions.
+ Optimize inventory management and lead root-cause analysis on forecast variances.
+ Build and maintain relationships with global suppliers while addressing anomalies in purchase orders or shipments.
+ Monitor and report forecast accuracy, inventory levels, and purchase order progress.
+ Implement continuous improvement initiatives to advance demand planning, fulfillment processes, and supply chain best practices.
+ Collaborate with logistics and financial teams to align supply chain strategies with business objectives.
**Who You Are as Our Ideal Candidate**
We are looking for a highly motivated, systematic, and results-driven professional. As our ideal Demand Planning and Finance Analyst:
**You have the qualifications and experience:**
+ A degree (NQF 7) in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Procurement, Finance, or a similar field.
+ 3-5 years' experience in Supply Chain Management, Demand Planning, or Finance.
+ Knowledge of MRP, ERP systems (SAP), Inventory Management, and Inbound/Outbound Logistics.

**You are skilled and solution-oriented:**
+ A proactive problem solver with attention to detail and a numerically driven mindset.
+ Strong in planning and prioritization, with sound communication and collaboration abilities.
+ Proficient in Microsoft Office (intermediate to advanced Excel) and SAP systems.
+ Equipped with outstanding teamwork, business acumen, and conflict management skills.
**You deliver operational excellence:**
+ Thriving under deadlines with the ability to manage both high-level strategy and detailed daily tasks.
+ Able to analyze data effectively and identify risks and opportunities for innovation.
**You are flexible and customer-focused:**
+ Committed to ensuring customer satisfaction and adapting strategies to meet their needs.
+ Comfortable traveling nationally and internationally for work as required.
A full job description is available upon request.
Note that relocation benefits are not available for this role.
**Who we are**
A healthier future drives us to innovate. Together, more than 100'000 employees across the globe are dedicated to advance science, ensuring everyone has access to healthcare today and for generations to come. Our efforts result in more than 26 million people treated with our medicines and over 30 billion tests conducted using our Diagnostics products. We empower each other to explore new possibilities, foster creativity, and keep our ambitions high, so we can deliver life-changing healthcare solutions that make a global impact.
Let's build a healthier future, together.
**Roche is an Equal Opportunity Employer.**