Sales and Operations Planning Specialist

at  Nandos Careers

JOB DESCRIPTION

Are you ready to spice up your career? We’re thrilled to offer an exciting opportunity with Nando’s Group, where you’ll be a key player in our Group Supply Chain team. If you’re passionate about ensuring the alignment of the company’s operational and sales functions by coordinating and optimizing the supply chain process to balance supply and demand, enhancing overall business performance in a fast-paced environment, and want to contribute to a global brand known for its vibrant culture and delicious peri-peri chicken, we’d love to hear from you!

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

• Matric or NQF 4
• NQF 7 - Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• APICS/SAPICS qualifications- PPIM, CPIM - Advantageous

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in S&OP, demand planning, or supply chain roles, preferably within the FMCG sector.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), demand planning software (e.g., JDA, Kinaxis), and advanced Excel skills
• Ananplan Experience (Advantageous)

LEGAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Driver’s License with own vehicle

KNOWLEDGE:

• Oral and written communication skills (Advanced)
• Knowledge of supplier relationship management (Intermediate)
• Microsoft Office skills, with specific experience with PowerPoint & MS Excel (Intermediate)
• Knowledge of database management & project administration (Intermediate)
• Budget & Expense management (Intermediate)
• Attention to detail and accuracy (Advanced)
• Communication skills (Written and Verbal)
• Record Management Skills
• Organizing skills
• MS Office (Excel & PPT)

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

• Collaborate with product management and marketing teams to align product portfolio strategies with market demand and business objectives.
• Manage the lifecycle of products, including introductions, modifications, and discontinuations ensuring collaboration and communication to markets.
• Conduct regular reviews of product performance and make recommendations for portfolio or product adjustments.
• Work closely with sales, marketing, and finance teams to gather and analyze market intelligence and sales forecasts.
• Develop and maintain a demand forecast, adjusting for market trends, seasonality, and promotional activities.
• Coordinate with supply chain, production, and procurement teams to ensure production plans meet demand forecasts.
• Optimize inventory levels to balance cost and service levels, minimizing stockouts and excess inventory.
• Align S&OP plans with financial goals and budgets, ensuring that operational plans support business profitability.
• Monitor financial performance and adjust plans as necessary to meet financial targets.
• Facilitate regular S&OP meetings to align cross-functional teams on demand and supply plans.
• Present forecast, inventory, and capacity plans to senior management, highlighting risks and opportunities.
• Implement strategic initiatives to enhance the S&OP process and drive continuous improvement.