Tupande Demand Planning Lead

About The Role

• With this role, you'll be at the heart of ensuring our supply chain runs smoothly by crafting precise demand forecasts and analyzing sales trends. Your insights will be key to shaping smart purchasing, stocking, and distribution decisions, driving efficiency, and keeping inventory at optimal levels across the board. You'll play a critical role in powering the entire supply chain forward. You will be a part of the Logistics team and will report directly to Logistics Sourcing and Delivery Manager. This role is based in Kakamega and is hybrid.

Responsibilities

• Analyse historical data and trends to create accurate demand forecasts, adjusting for promotions and market shifts.
• Work with key stakeholders to align demand forecasts with business goals and ensure seamless inventory flow.
• Contribute to S&OP meetings, ensuring demand plans align with supply chain capabilities and financial objectives.
• Monitor inventory KPIs and propose adjustments to maintain optimal stock levels, avoiding overstock and stockouts.
• Lead initiatives to enhance forecasting accuracy, improve planning systems, and streamline supply chain operations
• Lead a small team to ensure smooth execution of key tasks while coaching and mentoring them for their career growth and development.

Career Growth and Development

• We have a strong culture of constant learning and we invest in developing our people. You’ll have weekly check-ins with your manager, access to mentorship and training programs, and regular feedback on your performance. We hold career reviews every six months, and set aside time to discuss your aspirations and career goals. You’ll have the opportunity to shape a growing organization and build a rewarding long-term career.

Qualifications
Across all roles, these are the general qualifications we look for. For this role specifically, you will have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 3+ years of proven experience in demand planning, inventory management, or related roles within a supply chain, manufacturing, or retail environment.
• A great understanding of supply chain operations, including procurement, logistics, and inventory management. Familiarity with concepts like lead times, safety stock, and inventory turnover is essential
• Understand statistical methods and techniques such as moving averages, regression analysis, and time series forecasting to predict demand.
• Awareness of how external factors, including market trends, economic conditions, and consumer behaviour, impact demand.
• Proficiency in using demand planning tools such as SAP IBP, Oracle, or similar software to create and adjust forecasts
• Advanced Microsoft excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets):
• Familiarity with statistical models and data analytics, including using software like R or Python for advanced forecasting and analysis
• Proficiency in tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Google Data Studio to visualize data trends, performance metrics, and forecasts for better decision-making
• Project Management: Skills to manage multiple projects, track progress, and ensure the on course execution of supply chain operations.