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    • Demand Planner - Sandton, South Africa - Kimberly-Clark

    Kimberly-Clark
    Kimberly-Clark Sandton, South Africa

    1 month ago

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    Demand Planner- Drive Supply Chain Excellence

    What is it like to work at Kimberly-Clark?

    Huggies. Kleenex. Andrex. Scott. Kotex. Poise. Depend. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, 25% of people in the world use Kimberly-Clark products every day.

    The identity of each and every one of our employees makes us who we are and makes our global company of over 40,000-plus employees stronger because of it. We are in the business of providing better care for a better world, for everyone, everywhere. At Kimberly-Clark treating individuals with respect is the way we do business and the way we lead our industry and our world. We're building an organisation that looks and thinks like our customers around the world and are searching for talented people with different perspectives and varied backgrounds. People like you. ; you just need to join us

    Your Job: Are you ready to play a pivotal role in optimizing market demand and driving supply chain efficiency across multiple countries and functions? Join our MEA Supply Chain team as a Demand Planner In this role, you will be responsible for translating consumer and sales demand, overseeing promotions, and managing product introduction and rollover plans. Your insights will contribute to the creation of an 18-month rolling forecast, ensuring robust market demand communication to meet business objectives. Be part of a dynamic team making strategic decisions to achieve working capital targets, operating profit, and outstanding customer service.

    About Us: At Kimberly-Clark, we are committed to excellence in supply chain management. Our innovative solutions and collaborative team approach have positioned us as a leader in the industry. Join us to make a significant impact on driving business success and delivering exceptional customer service.

    About You: As the ideal candidate, you hold a Bachelor's degree or equivalent, with a background in Business/Supply Chain. Your experience in forecasting or sales and operations planning (S&OP) environments has equipped you with first-class analytical skills and a keen eye for data manipulation. Fluent in English, you have a flexible approach, strong leadership skills, and an ability to collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams. Proficiency in SAP APO, MS EXCEL, BW, and R/3 or similar systems is desirable. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, can make decisions under pressure, and are ready to contribute to process improvement, we want you on our team

    Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and maintain an 18-month rolling forecast at the SKU level for an agreed product portfolio.
  • Drive improvements in forecast accuracy and bias.
  • Manage monthly forecast release processes and present aligned forecasts to the wider business.
  • Optimize service levels, reduce obsolescence, and manage cost exposure through location splits and allocation rules.
  • Collaborate with Supply Chain and S&OP colleagues to support tactical execution aligned with business objectives.
  • Identify and deliver process and capability improvements, cost transformation, and inventory optimization opportunities.

    • Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree (BA, BSc) or equivalent.
  • Business/Supply Chain experience, preferably in forecasting or S&OP.
  • Fluent in English.
  • Excellent analytical skills with data manipulation and critical thinking.
  • Flexible approach with strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
  • Experience with SAP APO, MS EXCEL, BW, and R/3 or similar systems is desirable.

    • If you're a self-starting, results-driven individual with a passion for driving supply chain excellence, we invite you to apply and be part of our success story

    To Apply: Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. Our recruiting team will review your application and reach out if you're a great fit for this role. Visit our website to learn more about our company and values.

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    Primary Location

    Bryanston Office

    Additional Locations

    Worker Type

    Employee

    Worker Sub-Type

    Regular

    Time Type

    Full time