Demand Planner at Aspen Pharma Group

Job description

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this role is to facilitate the forecasting process. Act as a focal point to improve forecast accuracy

MAIN OBJECTIVES:

IMPROVEMENT PROCESSES

• Demand
• Influence the Market Demand through the monthly Forecast process
• Using the JE Forecast statistical tool and market intelligence review trend analysis.
• Build into the monthly forecast any relevant market intelligence information
• Correct the lost sales history
• Maintain a 24 month rolling forecast for all products
• Present the forecast accuracy at the Forecast review meeting highlighting products <80% and >120%
• Review the forecast variance report prior to upload to Baan highlighting any deviations
• Reasons for Aspen Global forecast deviations to be highlighted to Aspen Global Incorporated
• CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PROCESSES
• Stock Management
• Maintain fair share of allocation of stock at the beginning of each financial month
• Publish the month end stock out report with commentary
• Budget Process
• Assist with the budget process
• Continuous Improvement Project
• Create and add value at all times
• LEARNING AND GROWTH
• Information is gathered about development needs
• Training and development is negotiated with manager
• Learning solutions are identified, proposed and implemented according to ongoing personal and team development plans.
• Best practice is encouraged to ensure expertise. Up skilling and multi-skilling is co-ordinatedin line with staff development.

ASPEN COMPETENCIES:

• Business : Performance Driven & Make Good Decisions
• People : Develops Talent , Teamwork and Diversity
• Self : Contribute Special Expertise , Take Action with Integrity

Requirements

SKILLS & ATTRIBUTES:

• Good Knowledge of Business
• Good Planning Skills
• Good Product knowledge
• Industry knowledge
• Customer service
• Computer literacy
• Deadline
• Planning
• Analytical skills
• Administration skills
• Accuracy
• Attention to detail
• Report writing
• Information seeking

BEHAVIOURS:

Time management, problem solving, team player, good communication skills, interpersonal skills, enthusiasm, initiative, energetic

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Matric
• Post matric qualification in Supply Chain/Diploma in Supply Chain/Production Inventory
• Management/Certified Inventory Management
• 3-5 years planning experience Pharmaceutical / FMCG experience
• Customer Service
• Statistical tool knowledge
• ERP Systems
• Qlikview

Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups. Suitably qualified applicants are invited to submit their CV’s online on or before 28 August 2017. Please note that if you have not heard from the HR department within 30 days of this advert closing, your application has unfortunately been unsuccessful.

Internal Online Applications must be completed using an Aspen mailing address. Internal applicants may only apply after having had informed their direct line managers of their application.