Job Description

Join the dynamic team at Agrimark Operations Ltd, a growth-focused business and subsidiary of KAL Group Ltd, which is proudly listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE). Spanning over 100 locations across South Africa and a growing ecommerce presence, Agrimark Operations Ltd with its retail branches and specialist brands offer high-quality farming supplies, solutions, and a broad range of retail products to a diverse customer base that share the same love of the land, sense of community, and can-do attitude.Job SpecificationReporting to the Senior Manager Procurement, the incumbent will be responsible for continuous optimisation of the demand plan versus actual sales performance. Analyze and interpret sales data. Identify market trends and quantify impact on demand. Develop demand forecasts and assortment plans. Review demand plans and corrective updates. Schedule replenishment waves and perform continuous lead time analyses.Minimum Requirements

• BEng (Industrial Engineering)
• 2 years related experience
• Advanced level Microsoft Excel proficiency
• Blue Yonder (JDA) Planning experience will be an advantage
• The ideal candidate must be willing to work long hours during peak times

Key performance indicatorsThe GOLD business imperatives displayed below are to be used as key indicators in sourcing competent candidates for this critical role.Growth

• Analysing sales data, demand patterns, and consumer behaviour
• Analysing supply market dynamics, supply capacity, and supply channels
• Developing seasonal procurement plans
• Master scheduling and replenishment
• Developing demand forecasts using the Blue Yonder forecasting system functionality

Optimisation

• Optimising stock service levels, return on inventory, category profit profiles
• Continuous execution monitoring and reporting

Leveraging Culture & Diversity

• Maintain internal & external stakeholder relations
• Utilise stakeholder networks for new business opportunities

Digital Transformation

• Using digital technologies to create new or modify existing business processes, culture, and customer experiences to meet changing business and market requirements

Key leadership attributesThe incumbent would need to have the ability to progress and add continuous incremental value having impact!

• Dealing with complexity
• Sound pragmatic judgement
• Self - awareness
• Achievement orientation

As part of the KAL Group Ltd a diversified JSE-listed retail group that operates in agricultural retail, fuel & convenience, and manufacturing markets you will join a group of companies with more than 270 operating units across South Africa and Namibia.You will have an opportunity to grow your career and thrive in an accelerating performance environment that values resilience and customer service, and embraces communication, alignment, and relationships. We are committed to providing our employees with opportunities within the KAL Group Ltd to take on new challenges.If this excites you, learn more about Agrimark Operations Ltd and KAL Group Ltd here:Candidates who are not contacted within 14 working days of the closing date can accept that their application was unsuccessful. Agrimark Operations Ltd applies the principles of equal employment in line with our companys Employment Equity objectives. Please note that in order to consider your application or interest, KAL Group Ltd will have to process your personal information and that such processing will be subject to the KAL Group HR Processing notice which can be accessed by viewing it on the KAL Group Ltd website under the following hyperlink:

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