Demand Planner (Maternity Cover) Gauteng

Reckitt is actively recruiting for a Demand Planner (Maternity Cover) position in Gauteng. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Data / Business / Analysis / Ai sector looking to advance their careers.

• Experience Level: Not Specified • Educational Background: Bachelor or equivalent • Industry Focus: Data / Business / Analysis / Ai • Location Preference: in Gauteng

The Demand Planner (Maternity Cover) position is an important role within the Data / Business / Analysis / Ai sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.

This role in Data / Business / Analysis / Ai offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.

When applying for this Demand Planner (Maternity Cover) position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the Not Specified requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Bachelor • Specific achievements in the Data / Business / Analysis / Ai field • Any certifications or specialized training

The Data / Business / Analysis / Ai sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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As a Demand Planner at Reckitt, you play a role in ensuring product availability while balancing customer service and inventory management. You are responsible for creating and maintaining accurate SKU-level demand forecasts that guide production planning, purchasing decisions, and third‑party sourcing. The role supports business decision‑making by providing forward-looking sales and volume forecasts through the S&OP process and contributing to quarterly business forecasts with Finance. You work closely with commercial and marketing teams to capture promotional activity accurately in forecasts, ensuring alignment across the organisation. Overall, the role is central to delivering sales targets and enabling an efficient, responsive supply chain Please note this role is a 6 month Fixed Term Contract.

Your responsibilities

Lead end-to-end demand forecasting by integrating sales data, promotions, trends, and seasonality to deliver accurate, unbiased forecasts. Reconcile and analyze Stock on Hand (SOH), In-Market Sales (IMS), and shipments monthly to identify variances, risks, and corrective actions. Drive the IBP process by leading cross‑functional meetings, challenging assumptions using forecast accuracy metrics, and highlighting supply risks and opportunities. Translate IMS forecasts into shipment and replenishment plans to meet service level targets while controlling inventory and minimizing waste. Collaborate closely with commercial teams, supply points, and Finance to align forecasts, production plans, and business targets

The experience we're looking for

Relevant university degree in Supply Chain ,Procurement or related fields with strong FMCG supply chain experience across demand & supply planning, inventory management, logistics, and S&OP. Analytical, fact‑based decision‑making skills with proficiency in Rapid Response, SAP Turbo, MS Office, and advanced Excel. Customer‑centric, service‑oriented mindset with a solid understanding of complex supply chain dynamics Proven ability to work independently, challenge assumptions, drive continuous improvement, and act as a catalyst for change. Strong collaborator and influencer within cross‑functional teams, with high motivation, execution focus, and strong English proficiency.

The skills for success

Supply Chain Planning, Business Partnership, Collaboration and partnership building, Relationship Management, Business accumen, Productivity management, Improve business processes, Advanced Analytics, Data Analytics, Decision-making, Customer-centric