Export Planning Manager, Johannesburg

# Export Planning Manager* May 14, 2026* 11:07 pmThe Export Planning Manager oversees **end-to-end supply and demand planning** for both national and international supply chains. The role ensures accurate forecasting, supply alignment, supplier performance management, and export coordination across 15 international markets. It requires strong analytical, operational, and stakeholder management skills to maintain service continuity and optimize supply chain performance..Local and International Demand and Supply Planning

• Lead demand planning across South Africa and 15 international

markets, consolidating forecasts into annual rolling demand plan

• Analyse operational forecasting inputs (including 4PL data covering

±450 SKUs) and adjust rolling forecasts to improve accuracy

• Develop and distribute a monthly consensus forecast and rolling

production forecasts aligned to supply capability

• Incorporate demand drivers including promotions, new product

development, store openings, discontinued items and market

expansions

• Obtain monthly confirmation of demand plans from markets and

customers

• Monitor forecast accuracy, analyse variances, and implement

corrective actions to prevent excess or lean inventory positions

• Support new market launches by embedding forecasting frameworks

and route-to-market planning processes

• Collaborate with Marketing and Commercial teams to align forecasts

with promotional and growth initiativesSupply Planning and Inventory Alignment

• Develop and maintain rolling supply forecasts in collaboration with

suppliers and internal stakeholders

• Confirm supply plans with suppliers and align demand and supply plans

to ensure service continuity

• Oversee inventory levels across local and international markets,

proactively identifying stock risks and initiating corrective action

• Manage product phase-ins and phase-outs to minimise obsolescence

and stock aging

• Ensure forecasting incorporates shelf-life considerations and working

capital optimisation

• Analyse volume fluctuations and deviations from plan to support

financial and operational alignment

• Provide timely feedback to Logistics and Supply teams regarding risks,

constraints and optimisation opportunities

20%

Supplier Performance

Management

• Manage supplier and carrier performance against agreed Service Level

Agreements (including Imperial and Vector)

20%JOB ROLE– EXPORT PLANNING MANAGER

Key Performance Area /

Main Output

Detailed Description / Inputs Weighting /

Time

Spent

• Monitor supplier delivery performance, fill rates and forecast adherence

• Resolve supplier delivery issues and act as escalation point across the

value chain

• Participate in Supplier and Carrier Management review processes

• Monitor compliance with company policies, procedures and contractual

obligations

• Proactively manage and resolve escalated customer complaints,

including recalls and withdrawals

• Drive supplier-related optimisation projects, including export standards

and operational SLA development

• Maintain strong cross-functional relationships with key external

partners and internal stakeholders

Export and Distribution

Coordination

• Coordinate inbound supplier deliveries and outbound customer

shipments to ensure orders are delivered in full and on time

• Ensure all export documentation is accurate, compliant and available

within required timelines

• Monitor shipment progress and provide proactive communication to

customers and internal stakeholders

• Act as conduit between supplier, distributor and market to resolve

operational delays

• Ensure customers and markets adhere to forecasting and

documentation timelines

• Maintain service delivery performance in line with contractual SLAs and

regulatory requirementsForecasting Governance, Systems and Continuous Improvement

• Review and update forecasting processes, playbooks and SLAs as

business and regulatory requirements evolve

• Ensure compliance with export conditions and regulatory requirements

across markets

• Maintain accurate forecasting system configuration (including

Dynamics 365 and related tools)

• Review and optimise the end-to-end forecasting value chain, identifying

automation opportunities

• Generate and distribute weekly and monthly KPI reports covering

forecast accuracy, OTIF and service performance

• Investigate anomalies in demand volumes and ordering patterns

against budget and planKey Performance Area /Main Output Detailed Description / Inputs Weighting /Time Spent

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning maturity,

forecasting accuracy and supply chain performance

• Undertake ad hoc projects, analysis and initiatives as directed by

management

Operational Support

and Supply Chain

Optimisation

• Drive the delivery of supplier-related optimisation projects, including

development of export standards and operational Service Level

Agreements with logistics partners (eg Vector)

• Develop and maintain strong working relationships across all levels

with key Imperial and Vector staff, suppliers, and internal stakeholders

• Act as a support function to the Logistics team (Local and

International), providing operational insight and planning alignment• Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend process

improvements across the supply chain

• Support implementation of supply chain enhancements and process

changes

• Undertake ad hoc projects, initiatives and operational tasks as directed

by managementSkills :• Knowledge of logistics (Advanced)

• Knowledge of principles and practices of contract preparation and negotiation (Intermediate)

• Knowledge of relevant local legislation and regulations in relation to procurement (Advanced)

• Multi-tasking skills (Advanced)

• Communications skills, verbal and written (Intermediate)

• Time management skills (Advanced)

• Project management skills (Advanced)

• Supplier management skills (Advanced)

• Microsoft Office skills (Intermediate)

• Forecasting systems (Advanced)• 5+ years’ experience in Supply Chain/Logistics environment (FMCG/ Food Service Industry or related)

• 2 – 3 Years – Exports Experience

• 2 – 3 Years – Experience in Logistics and Warehousing**Job Type:** Permanent**Job Location:** Johannesburg**CTC:** R600k-R900k**Industry:** FMCG #J-18808-Ljbffr