# 47416275128- Demand Planner

> Activate Talent · South Africa (Remote) · — · Posted 2025-10-28

**Workplace:** remote

**Department:** AT1C

## Description

**Position**: Demand Planner

**Location**: South Africa (Remote) | CT Timezone

**Employment Type**: Full-Time

**Type of contract**: Independent contractor 

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**Scope of the role:**

We’re seeking a detail-oriented, analytical team member to help plan, forecast, and align inventory with business needs as we scale across retail and DTC channels.

The Demand Planner will play a key role in ensuring the company has the right products available at the right time — balancing customer demand, sales projections, and production capabilities. This role acts as a bridge between Sales, Operations, and Finance, ensuring accurate forecasting, optimal inventory levels, and seamless coordination with suppliers and production.

This is a full-time position, ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, growing environment and enjoys building structure and insights from data.

**Responsibilities:**

-   Develop and maintain demand forecasts based on sales trends, marketing initiatives, seasonality, and retail performance.
-   Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Operations, and Finance to align forecasts with production and inventory plans.
-   Track inventory levels and ensure adequate stock for DTC, Amazon, and wholesale channels.
-   Monitor purchase orders, supplier lead times, and delivery schedules to prevent stockouts or overstocking.
-   Support the month-end and quarter-end sales and inventory reporting process with data-driven insights.
-   Identify opportunities to improve forecasting accuracy and supply chain efficiency.
-   Communicate proactively with internal teams regarding risks, delays, or surpluses.

## Requirements

-   3+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain, or inventory management (preferably in CPG, beauty, or retail).

-   Strong analytical and Excel/Google Sheets skills; familiarity with inventory planning tools a plus.
-   Excellent communication and collaboration skills across teams.
-   Highly organized, detail-oriented, and proactive problem solver.
-   Experience working with ERP systems or forecasting software is an advantage.
-   Passion for working with mission-driven, high-growth brands.

## Apply

[Apply at Activate Talent](https://apply.workable.com/careersactivatetalent/j/F40F41ADCE/apply)

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