Job Summary
Main Function:
A leading global company consisting of top branded coffee machines and small domestic appliances are looking for a Forecast Manager for three core brands for the South Africa region.
Must have:
- Excellent planning, organisational and time management skills
- Problem-solving skills and project management ability
- Good IT skills, including knowledge of a range of software packages
- Works well under pressure
- Ability to liaise well with others and delegate tasks
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work on your own initiative
- Attention to detail
- Flexibility and adaptability to changing workloads
Qualifications and experience
- Previously worked in an FMCG/Retail environment
- Relevant work experience within a similar role (minimum 5 years).
- Strong analytical background.
- Strong IT skills in MS Office (especially Excel – advanced level)- non negotiable
- Fluent in English
- A thorough understanding of the importance of the supply chain function and good commercial awareness.
- Proven ability to communicate effectively at senior management level
- Must be able to travel to regions – not extensive
- Hybrid working model
Advantageous
- Degree or Professional Qualification in a relevant field
- Experience of working with SAP, APO and BW.
- Experience of working with a statistical forecasting tool.