Sales and Operations Planning Specialist at Nando's

Minimum Requirements

Minimum Education:

• Matric or NQF 4
• NQF 7 - Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• APICS/SAPICS qualifications- PPIM, CPIM - Advantageous

Minimum Experience:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in S&OP, demand planning, or supply chain roles, preferably within the FMCG sector.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), demand planning software (e.g., JDA, Kinaxis), and advanced Excel skills
• Ananplan Experience (Advantageous)

Legal Requirements:

• Driver’s License with own vehicle

Knowledge:

• Oral and written communication skills (Advanced)
• Knowledge of supplier relationship management (Intermediate)
• Microsoft Office skills, with specific experience with PowerPoint & MS Excel (Intermediate)
• Knowledge of database management & project administration (Intermediate)
• Budget & Expense management (Intermediate)
• Attention to detail and accuracy (Advanced)
• Communication skills (Written and Verbal)
• Record Management Skills 
• Organizing skills
• MS Office (Excel & PPT)

Duties and Responsibilities

Position Description:

• Collaborate with product management and marketing teams to align product portfolio strategies with market demand and business objectives.
• Manage the lifecycle of products, including introductions, modifications, and discontinuations ensuring collaboration and communication to markets.
• Conduct regular reviews of product performance and make recommendations for portfolio or product adjustments.
• Work closely with sales, marketing, and finance teams to gather and analyze market intelligence and sales forecasts.
• Develop and maintain a demand forecast, adjusting for market trends, seasonality, and promotional activities.
• Coordinate with supply chain, production, and procurement teams to ensure production plans meet demand forecasts.
• Optimize inventory levels to balance cost and service levels, minimizing stockouts and excess inventory.
• Align S&OP plans with financial goals and budgets, ensuring that operational plans support business profitability.
• Monitor financial performance and adjust plans as necessary to meet financial targets.
• Facilitate regular S&OP meetings to align cross-functional teams on demand and supply plans.
• Present forecast, inventory, and capacity plans to senior management, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Implement strategic initiatives to enhance the S&OP process and drive continuous improvement.