Demand Planning Specialist, Johannesburg

The Demand Planning Specialist/Inventory Specialist has oversight responsibility for the warehouse operations of the Company, together with the logistical arrangements required for international and local procurement of materials required
for the operations of the Company. The Inventory Specialist is to maintain a reliable and accurate inventory recording for the company for all inventory stored in the Warehouse and applicable locations.

The Inventory Specialist must create and implement appropriate systems and procedures in procurement and warehouse management and maintain a full traceable administrative system capable of recording and filing all records and data for tasks completed.

The Inventory Specialist is expected to work closely with internal customers and suppliers to be a good customer service point. The Inventory Specialist shall train and mentor the warehouse team to ensure compliance with all processes, procedures, and policies and ensure the security and integrity of the warehouse function are always met. Weekly meetings will be required to be put in place with the warehouse for a progress update and corresponding feedback be provided to the management team. 

Qualifications and Experience:

• Must be a holder of a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Purchasing and Supply, or B.Sc. in Logistics and Material Management. Professional Qualification in CIPS or CILT, or MSc in Supply Chain Management is preferred.
• 8- 10 years of relevant working experience with increasing levels of responsibility and at least 3 years in a Specialist role.
• Demand Planning Specialist who has experience with warehouse optimization, and logistics and understands the basics of Inventory accounting.
• The ideal candidate is a Project accountant with Inventory experience.
• Understand and execute the end-to-end Supply end process.
• Financial understanding and application.
• Experience with Oracle.