Description:
Job SummaryTo increase profitability for allocated product by conducting accurate and reliable forecasts, aligning inventory levels with identified demand, and improve income or revenue forecasts
Duties
Forecasting
Designing and generating weekly and monthly statistical forecast reports Continuously improving forecasting techniques, methods and approach to ensure they are aligned to company objectives Relating and measuring the impact of forecast accuracy Support and drive strategic project plans to successful launch innovative products Weekly & Monthly demand on Demand Management System Monthly consensus meeting with sales management Communicate regularly with HQ & Manufacturing to identify supply issues and SFA Long Term forecasting, confirmation of kits with HQ for Local manufacturingDemand Planning procedures and processes
Develop and maintain documentation and standard operating procedures for demand planning processes and systems Conduct current and future forecasting analysis and ensuring forecasting processes and methods are followed Assemble and analyze all data relevant to creating the sales forecast (historical sales, market trends, seasonality, promotions and inventory levels) Establish and utilize best methods to create forecasts and respective inventory targetsPricing
Assist with the update and maintenance of monthly price lists (per currency) Communicate internally about pricing and on systems Maintain fixed pricing from PM Assist with pricing quotes, give information on foreign exchange conversions Inventory Management
Make recommended adjustments to forecast and inventory targets based on changes in demand and market trends Communicate with HQ about the new product and facilitate the registration of SABS to get the certificate Review recommended sales forecasts and inventory goals focusing on new product introduction and make sure that stock is available for promotions Monitor and support channel inventory (sell-in/sellout) basis Assist with monitoring of back orders Tracking POs & Direct Orders to ensure Business Plan, Moving Plan target is achieved, ultimate goal to maximize sales and reduce inventory costs Assist with information of Graded inventoryProduct Management
Review product data to ensure that sales staff is kept up to date on new developments regarding the companies Responsible for the issuing and control of all sample products Give input to HQ about new product and will give us new pricing for the product Gap analysis to understand non achievements for Sales Forecasting accuracy and address with Sales Management Team Prese
01 Apr 2025;
from:
gumtree.co.za