Job Ref #: VIT-475
Industry: FMCG
Job Type: Permanent
Positions Available: 1

Job Description

To ensure seamless execution of the production and fulfilment plans by maintaining continuous and efficient production workflows, optimizing inventory levels, and coordinating accurate and timely customer order fulfilment.

 

Responsibilities: 

•Analyse historical sales data, market trends, and promotional activities to create accurate demand forecasts

•Work with sales and marketing teams to adjust forecasts based on upcoming campaigns, new product launches, and customer insights

•Ensure demand forecasts align with supply chain capabilities to prevent overstock or stockouts

•Work together with procurement and production teams to manage stock levels

•Support the S&OP process by providing data-driven insights for decision-making

•Participate in cross-functional meetings with sales, finance, and supply chain teams

•Track forecast accuracy and identify gaps or trends for improvement

•Provide regular reports on demand trends, service levels, and inventory performance

•Liaise with key customers and distributors to align demand expectations

•Support promotional planning by incorporating marketing and sales inputs into forecasts

•Ensure Received orders are executed in full within agreed timeframes (OTIF).

•Ensure effective distribution systems are in place so that products can be distributed to customers in the most effective way.

•Ensure accurate and timeous receiving of shipped products from Nautilus and 3rd Party Suppliers.

•Ensure 3PL supplier meets all delivery KPI, (Damaged stock, short delivery and delivery of expired stock).

Job Requirements

What are we looking for: 

•Relevant degree in Supply Chain Management.

•5 years of experience in demand planning, forecasting within the FMCG sector and Logistics.

•Computer literacy with advanced Excel, Syspro

•Works well with other team members.

•Dependable and consistent in fulfilling daily responsibilities and maintaining punctuality.