Job Title: Demand Planner Specialist
Hiring Organization: Anonymous
Location – Locality: Nairobi
Location – Region: Kenya
Industry: Manufacturing
and Distribution
Job Type: Full
Time
Salary: KES
Competitive
Date Posted: 11/08/2023
Our client is seeking to hire a Demand Planner Specialist whose
responsibilities will include conducting market research to stay informed about
industry trends, supplier performance, and potential improvements in products
or services. Additionally, this role involves working closely with the sales
team to furnish essential materials, product details, and pricing support to
enhance the sales process.
Key responsibilities:
Analytical approach to sales and sourcing
Understanding
economic factors affecting demand and supply of commodities.
Analyzing
import data to understand market trends – origins, pricing, local logistics,
and lead times.
Gather
market information from the sales team.
Identifying
trends in the market – global and local by analyzing raw material costs and how
they impact overall sourcing.
Assist
the business in solving qualitative and quantitative sourcing issues.
Provide
management with reports specifying and comparing factors affecting prices and
profitability of products
Be in
direct contact with HQ on souring-related issues, GIT updates, and developing
strategies to improve lead times from origin.
Develop
forecast plans for all products based on historical data and global trends.
Costing
Develop
pricing strategies that minimize losses and maximize profits taking into
account interest, fx, and other factors
Developing
cost structures/templates to best understand how the business can achieve our
results
Developing
budget forecasts
Analyzing
product cost and recommending changes
Support in the import and export process
Planning,
documentation, and processing of costs for imports.
Planning,
documentation, and processing of costs for exports.
Sales
support for exports & back-to-back orders.
Skills and qualifications:
Bachelor’s
degree in Statistics, Finance, supply chain management, Actuarial Science,
Economics, or another related field.
Minimum
of 5 years as a business analyst.
Proficiency
in data analysis and relevant software tools.
Knowledge
of business analysis methodologies and best practices.
Import
requirements (will be a plus) – Import process – documentation, costing, etc.
Export
process – documentation, costing, etc, Knowledge of imports, purchasing
principles, and practices.
Knowledge
in commodity pricing and demand.
Good data
gathering and analysis skills.
Knowledge
of market survey process.
Knowledge
of local laws, regulations, and policies governing imports and exports.
Ability
to organize receipts, documents, and information from multiple sources.
Systematic
and methodological thinking.
Ability
to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Ability
to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Strong
analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent
communication and interpersonal skills.
How to Apply
If you are up to the challenge
and possess the necessary qualifications and experience; please send your CV
only quoting the job title on the email subject (Demand Planner Specialist –
Distribution ) jobs@corporatestaffing.co.ke before 25th November 2023.
