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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Responsible for leading Hartlief’s end-to-end demand planning, ensuring accurate forecasts and alignment across Sales, Marketing, Finance, and Production. Manages a 12-month rolling forecast, supports S&OP and capacity planning, and drives data-based decisions to balance demand, inventory, and production efficiency in line with business goals and market trends.

KEY JOB OUTPUTS:

• Collect and analyze historical sales, market trends, and business inputs to produce accurate short- and long-term forecasts for Namibia and export markets.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for demand planning, ensure accurate and timely updates in SAP, and continuously enhance system efficiency and forecasting accuracy.
• Lead a collaborative forecasting framework involving Sales, Marketing, Finance, Supply Chain, and external partners to ensure alignment, transparency, and data integrity.
• Actively contribute to the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process with insights, reports, and recommendations to align supply and demand effectively.
• Design and maintain demand planning dashboards and performance reports tracking forecast accuracy, inventory levels, and key metrics to support data-driven decisions.
• Translate forecasts into production volumes, maintain a 12-month rolling forecast, and coordinate closely with Production, Procurement, Packaging, and Logistics to ensure operational alignment and responsiveness.
• Lead daily and weekly planning meetings, monitor production plans, manage supply chain challenges, and optimize resource utilization.
• Lead, coach, and support team members, promote a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, and assist HR with initiatives to strengthen organizational capability and discipline.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT:

Due Date: 13 November 2025

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Applicants meeting our requirements are invited to apply. O&L Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

    "This position is subject to a pre-employment screening and vetting process, and by applying for this position, applicants acknowledge that they are aware that the Company reserves the right to carry out screening and pre-employment vetting for all shortlisted applicants. Certificate of Conduct issued by the Namibian Police (not older than 6 months) may be required from all shortlisted applicants."

Requisition ID: 5294