Manager: Demand Management
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Demand Management - Use demand management methodology to forecast and plan the demand for the required products and services for ATNS. Perform demand management by deploying integrated, analytics-driven processes, and to leverage predictive analytics, market intelligence and best-in-class technologies to support revenue growth goals and objectives. Create and maintain consolidated models for all ATNS divisions and business units, incorporating business intelligence and forecast information gathered from historic spend analysis, financial budgets, market information and other sources. Develop effective forecast models based on industry trends and demand patterns. Implement solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy. Oversee the analysis of customer and vendor demand along the supply chain and develop the best ways to forecast future demand. Develop, implement and manage demand management processes in compliance with relevant legislation and governance frameworks. Manage a team to perform the demand management deliverables for the organization.
Demand Planning and Forecasting - Lead the operational planning process and work with cross-functional teams to develop and execute plans for demand forecasting, inventory management, and production scheduling. Use the analytical, marketing and sales data of the company to effectively estimate future product demands. Plan inventory flow, analyse statistical data and generate forecasting solutions. Develop effective forecast models based on industry trends and demand patterns. Communicate forecast and inventory estimations to management. Conduct risk assessments and mitigation plans and actions. Propose and implement solutions to improve demand forecast accuracy. Monitor and report on important changes in sales forecasts, budgets, and business strategies. Conduct monthly forecast maintenance. Address demand-related issues in a timely and effective manner. Evaluate portfolio data for abnormalities and address anomalies in project/portfolio data. Maintain data integrity in the Demand Management System. Provide reporting/dashboards with a holistic view of the performance against the approved Annual Procurement Plan to the Head of SCM. Conduct deep dive analysis of revenue generation/sustainability, high/low value procurement transactions, and common procurement commodities quick wins across all Divisions and Business units within ATNS. Utilize a collaborative approach in working with all Divisions and business units to obtain and ensure that current and accurate information is used for demand forecasts.
Governance, Compliance, Risk Management & Reporting - Ensure compliance of demand management activities with PFMA, PPPFA, National Treasury Guidelines and all applicable prescripts. Identify key risks and develop and implement mitigating plans and actions. Investigate and report procedural deviations and recommend corrective action. Ensure compliance with BBBEE codes and ATNS transformation objectives. Continuously review and update SCM demand management policies and processes in line with all relevant legislation and regulation.
Financial Management – Provide input into the development of the Demand Management budget. Manage delegated expenditure in line with business objectives and priorities, and within approved financial parameters. Report expenditure including any possible deviations to the budget on a monthly basis. Ensure compliance with ATNS Finance policy and Delegation of Authority. Provide the required supporting documents to enable effective auditing processes
People Management - Manage employees in accordance with Human Capital policies and processes. Ensure that new employees have been properly on board prior to commencing work. Monitor the time and attendance of subordinates, and report absenteeism issues to management and Human Capital. Set objectives, and coach and monitor the performance of the sales team. Manage performance outputs of the team through the performance management system and take corrective action promptly and effectively. Continuously mentor and coach staff to ensure skilled and competent staffMinimum requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- B degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance or other relevant field
- Honours in supply chain management will be an advantage
- CIPS qualification will be an advantage
Minimum Years of Experience:
- At least 5-7 years in public sector procurement of which 3 years in a managerial role
- Sound knowledge of supply management as well as setting up policies and processes
- Knowledge of Oracle and Demand Planning or other software related to demand planning is preferred
- Proficiency in statistics, forecasting and forecasting methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts
- Knowledge of current BBBEE policies, PFMA, PPPFA, National Treasury guidelines and all applicable prescripts
