Demand Planner – ESA Region
Sun King · Nairobi
Job description
About the role
Sun King is seeking a Demand Planner for its ESA (East and Southern Africa) markets, based in Nairobi. The role focuses on developing accurate demand forecasts, aligning supply with market needs, and supporting the regional SIOP process.
Key responsibilities
- Develop and maintain short‑, medium‑ and long‑term demand forecasts for ESA markets, incorporating sales trends, seasonality, promotions and market intelligence.
- Lead monthly demand review meetings with cross‑functional stakeholders and monitor forecast performance.
- Provide demand inputs for new product launches, discontinuations and promotional activities.
- Contribute to the regional SIOP process, targeting 85%+ forecast accuracy and zero stock‑outs.
- Identify demand gaps, supply risks and inventory exposure, recommending mitigation actions.
- Track and report key KPIs such as forecast accuracy, service levels, inventory turns and working capital metrics.
Required profile
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, Statistics, Economics or related field.
- Minimum 5 years of experience in regional demand planning, supply chain planning or commercial forecasting, preferably within Africa.
- Strong quantitative and analytical abilities with high attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills across diverse cultures.
Required skills
- Advanced Excel proficiency.
- Experience with ERP or planning systems such as SAP, IBP or Oracle.
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