Demand Planner - P2

Kempton Park, Gauteng
Permanent
Full-time

6 hours ago

Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions is a global leading supplier in equipment and tools, parts, service and technical solutions for the mining and infrastructure industries. Applications include rock drilling, rock cutting, loading and hauling, tunneling and quarrying. We are proud to be recognized on the Forbes Top 50 Global Employers List.The role:The purpose of this role is to control inventory and plan the demand for the Rock Tools Region Southern Africa.Key Performance Areas:

Lead the area Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings for areas of responsibility.
Collect forecast data, perform gap, or trend analysis, and recommend process improvements.
Communicate and collaborate the forecasting and inventory management data with the regional key stakeholders.
Provide feedback and make recommendations to regions to ensure orders are created according to the forecast.
Provide support to internal departments to improve inventory management.
Maintain inventory parameters in collaboration with regional manager for all responsible stockrooms.
Perform replenishment planning based on the forecast.
Release orders according to system requisitions and customer orders.
Manage expediting requests from regions.
Perform detailed inventory analysis opportunities and optimize inventory levels.
Work with all relevant stakeholders to establish both short- and long-term inventory strategies
Monitor indicators related to inventory (Fill rate, Obsolete Slowing-Moving Inventory, Days-In Inventory (DII), Order Fulfillment Lead Time (OFLT), Forecast accuracy, Airfreight etc.).
Provide back up support to team members when required.

Your profile:

Matric/equivalent qualification
BCom Supply Chain Management qualification
Knowledge of S&OP process
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Strong analytical skills
Experience in root cause analysis
Excellent time management skills
Ability to effectively prioritize work in a fast-paced environment
High attention to detail
Ability to implement and own process changes
Good presentation skills (verbal and written)
Experience with any forecasting tools
Valid drivers' license

Location:Khomanani, South AfricaHow to apply:Please apply online through Workday (ESS) or access the Sandvik websiteApplications close: 11 September 2025Please note that, should you not receive any response from us within 14 days, your application has been unsuccessful. We, however, thank you for your interest in our company.Sandvik is an equal opportunity employer, striving for practices and programs that are bias free and in which employees are treated fairly to ensure fair opportunity with the best outcome for every individual securing no discrimination on grounds including but not limited to, age, gender, gender expression, race, ethnicity, language, religion, sexual orientation, or disability. To ensure an inclusive, equitable and diverse work environment where people can develop and perform well, our focus areas are: great leadership, lifelong learning & development, career opportunities & open job market and safe & fair work environment.

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