Demand Planner

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts based on historical data, market trends, and customer insights.
• Analyze demand patterns and market trends to identify opportunities and risks.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and production teams to align demand plans with business objectives.
• Monitor inventory levels and adjust demand forecasts as needed to optimize inventory management.
• Conduct regular demand planning meetings to review forecast accuracy and adjust plans accordingly.
• Communicate demand forecasts and inventory recommendations to stakeholders.
• Evaluate and implement demand planning tools and software to improve forecast accuracy and efficiency.
• Provide input for strategic decision-making related to product pricing, promotions, and inventory management.
• Collaborate with procurement and logistics teams to ensure timely availability of materials and products.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate demand planning processes and make recommendations for improvement.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or related field.
• Proven experience in demand planning, forecasting, or supply chain management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
• Proficiency in demand planning software and Microsoft Excel.
  
  
  

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Measure the accuracy of demand forecasts compared to actual sales or demand.
• Calculate the rate at which inventory is sold and replaced within a specific period.
• Monitor the frequency and duration of stockouts to assess inventory availability.
• Evaluate the tendency of demand forecasts to overestimate or underestimate actual demand.
• Assess the percentage of customer orders fulfilled from available inventory.
• Measure the time taken to develop and adjust demand plans.
• Evaluate customer satisfaction based on order fulfillment and delivery performance.
• Assess the value added by demand planning activities in improving forecast accuracy an operational efficiency.
• Track the revenue lost due to stockouts or insufficient inventory.
• Measure cost savings achieved through optimized inventory management and reduced stockouts.

Location: Accra
Employment Type: Full-Time